ROCK BOTTOM Definition & Meaning

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rock bottom

noun

the very lowest level.
He went bankrupt and touched rock bottom.

rock-bottom

[rok-bot-uhm]

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adjective

at the lowest possible limit or level; extremely low.
rock-bottom prices.

rock bottom

noun

1. the lowest possible level
2. ( as modifier )
  rock-bottom prices

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of rock bottom¹

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70

Origin of rock bottom²

First recorded in 1880–85

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Idioms and Phrases

The lowest possible level, absolute bottom, as in Wheat prices have reached rock bottom. This idiom alludes to the presence of bedrock that prevents digging farther down. [Late 1800s]

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Badenoch, who became Tory leader in November, admitted her party had "made some mistakes" and had "hit rock bottom" at the last general election.

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Defender Luke Shaw described a club at "rock bottom", while the former Sporting boss questioned his own future in Manchester.

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Cunha will arrive at a club that has gone 12 years without winning a league title, having just completed a worst top-flight season since 1973-74, and where morale is at rock bottom.

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However, they do play rock bottom Southampton on the final day.

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If results against the three relegated teams were removed from the Premier League, United would sit rock bottom.

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