root out, uproot, extirpate

root and branch, the whole

pull out the root, root out

denigrate, defame

enjoy the opportunity without being curious about details

eat the fruit, don't count the trees

as you sow, so shall you reap, sow the wind and reap the whirlwind

a man is known by his deed

to move (one) from his place, intention, or resolution

force someone to give up his home or intention

extract tooth (of someone)

uproot, pull out, dig up, extract, separate, detach, dislocate (a joint of body), peel off, waste, weed out, ravage, demolish, destroy, displace, dislodge, dismiss, expel, oust

to injure, wound

dig up old grievances, dig up old feuds