根ね掘ほり葉は掘ほり

expression, adverb

inquisitively; pryingly; thoroughly

Describes asking questions or investigating in a persistent, nosy, or exhaustive manner. Often used with verbs like 聞く, 尋ねる, or 調べる.

• 彼かれは私わたしのことを根ね掘ほり葉は掘ほり聞きいてきた。

  He asked me about everything inquisitively.

• 面めん接せつ官かんに根ね掘ほり葉は掘ほり質しつ問もんされた。

  I was questioned thoroughly by the interviewer.