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bottom of the line

idiom
Meaning

The worst or lowest quality on the market, especially among a range of products.


Examples
SIMPLE

These cheap shoes are the bottom of the line.

CONTEXTUAL

We cannot buy this computer because it is the bottom of the line and will break quickly.

COMPLEX

Although the company marketed the device as a premium product, critics argued it was merely the bottom of the line in terms of build quality.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    bet one's bottom dollar

    To be absolutely sure of something; to be certain enough of something to wager everything.

  2. 02

    blur the line

    To minimize or erode the distinction between two things.

  3. 03

    bottom dollar

    The last of one's money; all of one's money.

  4. 04

    bottom fishing

    Buying, or seeking opportunities to buy, investment securities or other valuable properties at a time when markets are depressed and prices are low.

  5. 05

    bottom line

    The summary or result; the most important information.

  6. 06

    bottom of the ninth

    By extension, any last chance or final opportunity.

  7. 07

    bottom out

    Of a vehicle, to touch or drag along the ground or other surface.

  8. 08

    bottom the house

    To clean a house from top to bottom; to clean a house extremely thoroughly.

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