Hit bottom Meaning in English
expression
ˈhɪt/ /ˈbɑtəm
HIT BAH-tum
hˈɪt/ /bˈɒtəm
hit BOT-um
Definición
To reach the lowest possible point, usually in a bad situation or condition, such as financially, emotionally, or in health.
Uso & Matices
An idiomatic and informal expression. Common with 'rock bottom' (even lower). Used figuratively, not for hitting a physical object. Often describes someone's life, finances, health, or emotions. Example collocation: 'He hit bottom after losing his job.'
Spanish: tocar fondoPortuguese (BR): chegar ao fundo do poçoPortuguese (PT): bater no fundoChinese (Simplified): 跌到谷底Chinese (Traditional): 跌到谷底Hindi: सबसे नीचे पहुँच जानाArabic: وصل إلى الحضيضBengali: পোড়া কাঠ হওয়া - তলানিতে পৌঁছানোRussian: оказаться на дне - дойти до самого низаJapanese: どん底に落ちるVietnamese: chạm đáyKorean: 바닥을 치다Turkish: dibinize vurmak - dibe vurmakUrdu: انتہا کو پہنچ جاناIndonesian: jatuh ke titik terendah
Oraciones de Ejemplo
After losing his job, he hit bottom.
basic
Many people hit bottom before they find help.
basic
She knew she had hit bottom when she had no place to live.
basic
It felt like my life had hit bottom, but things slowly got better.
natural
When our business hit bottom, we almost gave up.
natural
Some people have to hit bottom before making a real change.
natural