bottom out

verb

1. intr, adverb to reach the lowest point and level out

   the recession shows no sign of bottoming out

Idioms and Phrases

Reach the lowest level, as in The recession appears to have bottomed out . This verbal use of bottom originated in the late 1800s and, with the addition of out in the mid-1900s, tends to be used mostly in the context of trade and finance.

Example Sentences

A Newt win here could knock the bottom out of the Romney campaign, removing the core arguments of inevitability and electability.

From The Daily Beast

And I should kick the bottom out of dis crate just because you don't like the looks of somebody behind us!

From Project Gutenberg

I selected one which was exactly square, about two feet on each side, and carefully knocked the bottom out.

From Project Gutenberg

I was less than ten paces from it when the light suddenly vanished, and five paces more knocked the bottom out of the mystery.

From Project Gutenberg

It seemed to knock the bottom out of his whole theory that he who does right is always safe.

From Project Gutenberg

Then slip the bottom out from under the cake and allow the cake to cool.

From Project Gutenberg

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