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to bottom out
[phrase form: bottom]
01
to hit the lowest point before things get better
Example
The economy bottomed out during the recession, but signs of recovery are emerging.
Confidence in the project bottomed out, but now there 's renewed enthusiasm.
02
to come into contact with the ground or a surface
Example
The rock climber bottomed out against the rock face after a fall.
The ball bounced and bottomed out on the basketball court.
The elevator suddenly stopped, causing it to bottom out on the ground floor.
Example
The economy bottomed out during the recession, but signs of recovery are emerging.
Confidence in the project bottomed out, but now there's renewed enthusiasm.
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