Meaning of the word "be at the bottom of" in English
What does "be at the bottom of" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
be at the bottom of
US /bi æt ðə ˈbɑtəm əv/
UK /bi æt ðə ˈbɒtəm əv/
Idiom
to be the real cause of something, especially something bad
Example:
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I suspect he's at the bottom of this whole mess.
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We need to find out who is at the bottom of these rumors.