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Drill down into the details
Used when surface-level information isn't sufficient
Literal Meaning
Drill: To make a hole; down: Lower; into: Inside; the: Definite article; details: Specific info.
Actual Meaning
To examine something more thoroughly, looking at specific details rather than the overview
Examples in Context

Analyst: 'Let me drill down into these numbers.' (Translation: I'll examine the data more closely)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Expect detailed follow-up questions
  • 2Prepare supporting data
  • 3May indicate skepticism about findings
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examine closely
analyze in depth
investigate thoroughly
delve into details
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