rock bottom
The very lowest possible levelThe very lowest possible level.
» That store has rock-bottom prices.
Meaning
2 senses(idiomatic, uncountable)The very lowest possible level.
Pork belly futures have hit rock bottom.
(idiomatic, uncountable)The lowest possible state in one’s life, whether mentally, socially, or otherwise; often, a period of extreme mental stress, homelessness, or rejection by all friends and family.
Some people believe that mental illnesses can't be treated unless the person hits rock bottom first.
- the absolute bottom
Examples
11 sentencesThat store has rock-bottom prices.
Tom hit rock bottom.
deTom war am Tiefpunkt angelangt. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
I hit rock bottom.
I've hit rock bottom and now I want to surface.
Layla's energy levels hit rock bottom.
Translations
5 languagesOrigin
Derives from the substratum of the seafloor, which is situated below the sand.Derives from the substratum of the seafloor, which is situated below the sand.
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Synonyms
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3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable