rock-bottom

rock-bottom
noun
the lowest possible point.

The nation's morale hit rock bottom in the hours following the president's assassination.

- Often used like an adjective, with a hyphen.

The rock-bottom price of this radio is $25.


Словарь американских идиом. — СПб., Изд-во "Лань". . 1997.

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