bottom of the line
The worst or lowest quality on the market, especially among a range of products.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“These cheap shoes are the bottom of the line.”
“We cannot buy this computer because it is the bottom of the line and will break quickly.”
“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.”
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bet one's bottom dollar
To be absolutely sure of something; to be certain enough of something to wager everything.
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blur the line
To minimize or erode the distinction between two things.
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bottom dollar
The last of one's money; all of one's money.
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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.
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bottom line
The summary or result; the most important information.
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bottom of the ninth
By extension, any last chance or final opportunity.
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bottom out
Of a vehicle, to touch or drag along the ground or other surface.
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bottom the house
To clean a house from top to bottom; to clean a house extremely thoroughly.
Last updated August 10, 2026