Unturned

/ʌnˈtɜrnd/ adjective

Definition

Not rotated, flipped, or changed direction; often used in the phrase 'leave no stone unturned' meaning to check everything thoroughly.

Etymology

From Old English 'un-' (not) + 'turned' (past tense of turn). The 'no stone unturned' phrase dates back to ancient Greek stories about searching for treasure, symbolizing exhaustive effort.

Kelly Says

The phrase 'leave no stone unturned' comes from a legend where a general overturned rocks looking for treasure after a battle, and now we use it whenever someone needs to search absolutely everywhere for something important.

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