Bumping along the bottom In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "bumping along the bottom", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2022-01-12 01:01

Meaning of Bumping along the bottom (redirected from be bumping along the bottom )

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.

Origin of Be bumping along the bottom

This expression dates from the late 20th century.

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