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Definition |
the worst possible situation |
Examples |
1) After losing everything, she hit rock
bottom but eventually found the strength to rebuild her life.
2) He reached rock bottom, but his resilience propelled him
towards a remarkable comeback. |
Etymology |
The term originally referred to the solid
bedrock or foundation upon which a structure is built. |
Synonyms |
all-time low, depths of despair |
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