Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hit-a-low
idiom
hɪt ə loʊ
Definition
To reach a low point, typically referring to a state of decline or deficiency in performance, mood, or situation.
Examples
- After the company reported its losses, many employees felt they had hit a low.
- When she failed the exam, she realized she had hit a low in her academic career.
- His recent struggles in life made him feel like he had really hit a low.
Meaning
The phrase ‘hit-a-low’ is often used to express a condition where something has reached its worst state or lowest performance level.
Synonyms
- reached a low point
- fell to a low
- bottomed out