the bottom drops/falls out

idiom

used of something that suddenly fails or becomes unable to continue in a normal and effective way
Analysts warn that recent changes in the region may result in the bottom dropping out of the oil market.

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“The bottom drops/falls out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20bottom%20drops%2Ffalls%20out. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.

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