analysis

• Peel the onion

  To gradually uncover the underlying complexities or deeper truths of a situation by examining it layer by layer.

• Take the pulse of something

  To assess the current state, mood, or opinions of a group, situation, or trend in order to understand it better.

• Deep dive

  To conduct a thorough and detailed investigation or analysis of a particular topic.

• a critical eye

  The ability to evaluate something carefully and identify its flaws or merits.

• Cutting across

  To extend over or through different categories, groups, or areas, often unifying or affecting them all.

• What it comes down to

  It refers to the essential point, core issue, or fundamental truth of a situation after all other factors have been considered.