Bottom out Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To reach the lowest point before starting to improve, especially in prices, economies, or situations.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal and used in economic, financial, or trend contexts. Commonly appears with markets, prices, or situations: 'stock prices bottomed out'. Not for physical bottoms (e.g. a box). Similar to 'hit rock bottom,' but 'bottom out' implies possible future improvement.
Example Sentences
The economy finally bottomed out last year.
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Housing prices bottomed out and began to rise.
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Sales will bottom out before getting better.
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It looks like the market has finally bottomed out after months of losses.
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Don't worry—sometimes things have to bottom out before they improve.
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Some experts think the economy still hasn’t bottomed out yet.
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