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rock bottom

The lowest possible level or absolute bottom: Prices have hit rock bottom.

rock′-bot′tom adj.

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rock bottom

a. the lowest possible level

b. (as modifier): rock-bottom prices.

Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014

rock′ bot′tom

the very lowest level.

[1865–70, Amer.]

rock′-bot′tom

adj.

extremely low: rock-bottom prices.

[1880–85]

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rock bottom - the absolute bottom

bottom - the lowest part of anything; "they started at the bottom of the hill"

rock bottom

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A very low level, position, or degree:

bottom, low.

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