Is getting to the bottom of something the same as getting on top of it?

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Is getting to the bottom of something the same as getting on top of it?

2007-02-03 17:03:03 · 4 answers · asked by I like you 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Community Service

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Only if it is turned upside down.

2007-02-03 17:06:46 · answer #1 · answered by ♨ Wisper ► 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋

No, "getting to the bottom" means that you have figured it all out and understand the problem, while "getting on top of it" means that it's under your control.

2007-02-03 17:06:21 · answer #2 · answered by drshorty 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

"Getting to the bottom" means to find out the main cause of the situation.
"On top " means to have the situation conquered.

2007-02-03 17:07:34 · answer #3 · answered by ZEE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Ofcourse it is!
Figure of speach my dear, figure of speach...thats all it is! LoL

2007-02-03 17:10:20 · answer #4 · answered by bROWNbEAUTY UDontLikeIt?TooBad! 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋