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scrape the bottom of the barrel

idiom

To settle for a poor option due to a lack or unavailability of anything more favorable.


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  1. 01

    barrel of laughs

    A great amount of enjoyment or entertainment, or something or someone that provides this.

  2. 02

    barrel of monkeys

    Someone or something very amusing or funny, fun, mischievous, etc.

  3. 03

    bet one's bottom dollar

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

  4. 04

    bottom dollar

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

  5. 05

    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.

  6. 06

    bottom line

    The summary or result; the most important information.

  7. 07

    bottom of the line

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

  8. 08

    bottom of the ninth

    By extension, any last chance or final opportunity.

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