lie at the bottom of (something)

lie at the bottom of (something)

To be the fundamental cause of something. Stubbornness lies at the bottom of every unresolved disagreement.
See also: bottom, lie, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

be/lie at the ˈbottom of something

be the basic cause of something: Racist feelings almost certainly lie at the bottom of these recent attacks.
See also: bottom, lie, of, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • be at the bottom of (something)
  • be at the bottom of something
  • be/lie at the bottom of something
  • at bottom
  • from the bottom of (one's) heart
  • from the bottom of heart
  • from the bottom of my heart
  • from the bottom of one's heart
  • from the bottom of your heart
  • bottom the house