Lies at the core

[Fooz]

Hi,

What is the meaning of " lies at the core"

Thanks

[Alan]

Hi Fooz,

It's difficult to give a particular meaning without a context but this expression generally means is at the bottom of/at the heart of/is the main foundation of. I could give you a better definition if you let me know the context.

Alan
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[Fooz]

Hi Alan,

here you are the whole text;

"From all the thinking, feedback and analysis that you have undertaken to this point look for what -lies at the core- that defines your value."

[Alan]

Hi Fooz,

Your sentence: