IdiomNature
English
Englishhit rock bottom
Meaning: To reach the lowest possible point.
Example: “He hit rock bottom before asking for help.”
Origin: Rock bottom is the solid rock under looser ground, the deepest a miner or a well can go. The figurative phrase is American from the 19th century.
Equivalents in other languages
Italian: toccare il fondo Literally: To touch the bottom
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