Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
be-at-the-bottom-of-something
idiom
/biː æt ðə ˈbɒtəm əv ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
Definition
To be in the lowest position within a particular context, either literally or figuratively.
Examples
- She felt like she was at the bottom of the class in understanding math.
- After losing his job, he thought he was at the bottom of life.
- Finding the lost keys at the bottom of the drawer made her day.
Meaning
This phrase indicates being at the least advantageous point in a situation or ranking. It can refer to both physical locations and abstract ideas like status or emotional state.
Synonyms
- lowest point
- lowest level
- base
- least favorable position
