The bottom fell out Meaning in English
expression · lemma: the bottom falls out
Definition
This expression means that something (such as a market, business, or situation) suddenly failed, dropped sharply, or collapsed unexpectedly.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used with markets, prices, popularity, or a situation deteriorating quickly. It is always figurative, never literal. Common in news and business; rarely in formal writing.
Example Sentences
When the company lost its main customer, the bottom fell out of its profits.
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After the rainy season, the bottom fell out of fruit prices.
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People stopped buying their product and the bottom fell out of the business.
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Everyone was investing until the bottom fell out of the stock market in 2008.
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We thought ticket sales would be strong, but then the bottom fell out and barely anyone showed up.
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Everything was going fine until the bottom fell out and we had to shut down the store overnight.
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