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to be at the bottom of sth
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to be the direct cause of something, particularly something unpleasant
What is the origin of the idiom "be at the bottom of something" and when to use it?
The idiom "be at the bottom of something" has its origin in the idea that the bottom often represents the foundation or root cause of a situation or issue. It is used to suggest that a particular person or thing is the underlying reason or origin of a problem, event, or action.
例
After careful investigation, it was clear that miscommunication was at the bottom of the team's conflicts.
The detective believed that a personal grudge was at the bottom of the crime.
The lack of funding for the project was at the bottom of its failure to launch successfully.
Our house is at the bottom of the hill, providing easy access to the nearby river.
In the world of politics, hidden agendas can often be at the bottom of major policy decisions.
