find the root of the problem

To find or ascertain the cause of a particular problem or issue. The plumber has found the root of the problem, and it doesn’t sound too costly to fix, thank goodness.

See also: find, of, problem, root

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If necessary, you can consult a veterinary behaviorist to find the root of the problem and to develop strategies to retrain your boy.

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He's hoping to find the root of the problem which is causing him serious bother, making it difficult to work and even walk.

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A spokesman for NRW confirmed that they will spend the winter working with agencies to try and find the root of the problem and find a solution before further water tests, pencilled in for early May before the start of the bathing season.

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You need to find the root of the problem first and then sort it out.

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He can find the root of the problem and he can treat the problem.

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Anonymous surveys can be a great resource to find the root of the problem regarding low participation.

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It's a serious problem because it's a problem he has had before and we need to make sure we find the root of the problem.

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Rasouli has tried to find the root of the problem and thinks the lack of an effective mechanism to ensurepromises made were kept (of employment and security) is to blame.

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Vet Anita White said: "Holly was obviously unwell but we couldn't find the root of the problem.

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I'm a nurse, a street nurse, and what I see 'downstream' in society necessitates that I look 'upstream' to find the root of the problem.

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Because of so many incidents, they tasked a psychologist to find the root of the problem.

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Balde will now travel to Sheffield for a second opinion in a bid to find the root of the problem.

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David Moyes sent him to visit an Italian specialist last week in an attempt to find the root of the problem and now it has emerged Ferrari is unlikely to return to contention until the Merseyside derby at Anfield on March 25 at the earliest.

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It's important to stay calm, get some history of the self-harm and try to find the root of the problem.

Health: Stay calm and get help; A year ago, guidelines were introduced for professionals treating self-harmers. What has changed, asks Chief Feature Writer Paul Groves