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Tracing it back to the source
It means solving the problem from the beginning will take extra time.
From An Affair With My Boss, Episode 54
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says finding the original source will take more time.
Usage Scenario
Use this in work, investigation, or problem-solving contexts. It sounds natural but more analytical than everyday casual speech.
Better ways to say it
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Tracing it back will take longer.
2
It'll take a bit more time to find the source.
3
We need more time to trace it back.
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