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