1. We must go deeper and strike at the roots of the trouble.

2. You should strike at the root of the evil.

3. Our aim is to strike at the root of the custom.

4. This is my prayer to thee, my lord---strike, strike at the root of penury in my heart.

5. Discontent and selfishness strike at the root of national progress.

6. Give me the strength to strike at the root of penury in my heart.