hit bottom

Idioms  

1. Also, touch bottom. Reach the worst or lowest point. For example, When he lost his job again they knew they had hit bottom, or When wheat prices touch bottom, the farmers will be up in arms. [Second half of 1800s]

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Example Sentences

Barron’s predicted in August that many of the challenges that had caused deal activity to hit bottom in 2024 would subside this year.

From Barron's

In Burry’s view, standards had not just fallen but hit bottom.

From Literature

Demand for cars has been sluggish for multiple years, but investors will hope that automotive revenue already has hit bottom.

From Barron's

Nobody knows when a market will hit bottom and start to rise again, but when it comes to bonds, there are signs of capitulation all around.

From MarketWatch

Braxton: Tim hit bottom at hyper-speed.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• break down
• decline
• fall