determine the root of the problem

determine the root of the problem

To find or ascertain the cause of a particular problem or issue. The plumber has determined the root of the problem, and it doesn’t sound too costly to fix, thank goodness.
See also: determine, of, problem, root
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • determine
  • find the root of the problem
  • get at the root of the problem
  • get to the root of the problem
  • figure out the root of the problem
  • work the problem
  • band-aid solution
  • solution
  • trouble shared is a trouble halved
  • no probs
References in periodicals archive
- Determine the Root of the Problem: Whether it was some unexpected bills one month or finances seem to be a constant struggle, pinpointing the problem is half the battle.