hit/reach rock bottom

idiom

: to reach the lowest point possible
Prices have hit/reached rock bottom.

Examples of hit/reach rock bottom in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In recent years, trust between Washington and Beijing has hit rock bottom. Ann Scott Tyson, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Feb. 2024 The Orioles traded away Manny Machado in 2018, lost the most games in the majors over a four-year span, and hit rock bottom during a 19-game losing streak in 2021. Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 14 Feb. 2024 Interest in this particular Trader Joe’s product may have hit rock bottom, so to speak. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2024 The Lions hit rock bottom in 2008, becoming the NFL's first 0-16 team, during the worst nine-season stretch in the league since World War II. Larry Lage, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2024 The Colts’ offensive line hit rock bottom last season, but their rebound has been astronomical. Evan Sidery, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023 Scott said the source of his confidence is simple: He’s already hit rock bottom, in prison. Gregory S. Schneider, Washington Post, 11 Nov. 2023 By Saturday, as Washington drove down the field with ease, USC’s embattled defense had clearly hit rock bottom. Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2023 Contreras hit rock bottom when in 2002 she was arrested and jailed for driving under the influence of methamphetamine and for child endangerment. Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2023

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