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Jimmy Hung
2022-01-12 01:01
Be bumping along the bottom expression phrase
To be at the lowest point in performance or ranking for a time. Usually said of an economy, industry, or enterprise.
I didn't invest in that company because it has been bumping along the bottom since last year.
Within just one year, their enterprise went from bumping along the bottom to now being one of the top four most successful enterprises.
We'll have to shed jobs if our sales keep bumping along the bottom in the next few quarters.
This expression dates from the late 20th century.
Do you see anything wrong?
1. A pill or tablet that is hard for someone to swallow because of its large size
2. An fact, claim, proposal, etc. that is very difficult to believe or accept
1. The vet gave my adorable puppy a horse pill and he spat it out immediately.
