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rock bottom

Meanings
  • Noun

    A point in someone's life when they have hit the lowest possible point, often marked by despair, failure, or crisis.

    - "After losing his job, money, and health, John reached rock bottom."
    - "She hit rock bottom when her husband left her for another woman."
    - "The company went bankrupt, marking rock bottom for its investors."
  • Noun

    The lowest level or point.

    - "The ship struck rock bottom and sank."
    - "The ball hit rock bottom before bouncing back up."
Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=79129607"
Rhymes
Words rhyming with rock bottom
bottle top , mop bottom , pop top , stop top
Variants
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rock-bottom , rock bottom , rock bottoms , hit rock bottom , hit/reach rock bottom , reach rock bottom
Etymology
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The term 'rock bottom' is believed to have originated from the nautical term 'rock-bound', meaning 'resting on the ground or bottom of a body of water'. Over time, the term evolved to refer to reaching the lowest possible point in various aspects of life.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'rock bottom' has been used in various forms of media, including the names of songs, albums, and films.

  2. In the book 'Rock Bottom' by James Frey, the protagonist hits rock bottom and must face his addiction to drugs and alcohol.

  3. The 2011 film 'Rock Bottom' tells the story of a woman who hits rock bottom and must rebuild her life after a series of personal tragedies.

  4. The term 'rock bottom' is often used metaphorically to describe the lowest point in various aspects of life, including personal relationships, careers, and finances.

Related Concepts
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  1. Bottom: In general usage, 'bottom' refers to the lowest part or level of something. It can also be used as a noun to refer to the position of someone who is subordinate or inferior.

  2. Rock: A solid mineral substance, forming part of or making up the major constituent of the Earth's crust. In this context, 'rock' is unrelated to the term 'rock bottom'.

Culture
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In literature, 'rock bottom' is often used as a metaphor for reaching the lowest point in one's life, where they must face their problems and either give up or start anew. In music, songs with the title 'Rock Bottom' often deal with themes of despair, struggle, and redemption.

How to Memorize "rock bottom"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person at their lowest point, surrounded by despair and failure. Imagine the feeling of hitting rock bottom and the sense of hopelessness that comes with it.
    - Imagine a graph with a steep decline, representing someone's life reaching rock bottom.
    - Visualize a ship hitting the ocean floor and sinking, symbolizing reaching rock bottom.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term 'rock bottom' with feelings of despair, failure, and crisis.
    - Think of someone who has hit rock bottom as someone who has reached their lowest point and must start anew.
    - Associate the term with the image of a shipwreck or a sinking ship.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that 'rock bottom' is the lowest point, like the bottom of a rock.
    - Think of the phrase 'rock bottom' as an acronym for 'Reaching Out for Change, Knowledge, and Opportunities to Move Up'.
    - Visualize the word 'rock' as a solid foundation, and 'bottom' as the lowest point.

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