rock bottom

See also: rock-bottom

English

Etymology

The sub-stratum of the sea-floor, below the sand.

Pronunciation

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Noun

rock bottom (uncountable)

1. (idiomatic) The very lowest possible level.

   Pork belly futures have hit rock bottom.

2. (idiomatic) A period of extreme mental stress, often characterized by being homeless and being rejected by all friends and family.

   Some people believe that mental illnesses can't be treated unless the person hits rock bottom first.

Translations

the very lowest possible level

• Finnish: pohja (fi), pohjanoteeraus, kaikkein alin taso, alin mahdollinen taso
• Italian: fondo del barile m
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• Portuguese: fundo do poço m
• Serbo-Croatian: дно дна f (dno dna)