At a low ebb
phrase
In a bad or weak state.
After losing his job, John's confidence was at a low ebb.
Often appears as...
- confidence is at a low ebb
- energy is at a low ebb
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
In a state of decline or decrease.
The economy is at a low ebb due to the pandemic.
Often appears as...
- membership is at a low ebb
- support is at a low ebb
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Feeling low or depressed.
I am at a low ebb today, feeling quite sad and lonely.
Often appears as...
- mood is at a low ebb
- spirits are at a low ebb
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
In a bad or weak state.
After losing his job, John's confidence was at a low ebb.
Often appears as...
- confidence is at a low ebb
- energy is at a low ebb
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
In a state of decline or decrease.
The economy is at a low ebb due to the pandemic.
Often appears as...
- membership is at a low ebb
- support is at a low ebb
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Feeling low or depressed.
I am at a low ebb today, feeling quite sad and lonely.
Often appears as...
- mood is at a low ebb
- spirits are at a low ebb
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Usage
This phrase is a metaphor, suggesting a tide is at its lowest point, reflecting a temporary state.
Her motivation was at a low ebb, much like the receding tide.
Pro Tip 2/3Temporary State
Used to emphasize that the situation may improve, as 'ebb' implies change over time.
Though at a low ebb, he hoped for a turnaround.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Emotional Tone
The phrase adds a layer of empathy when discussing someone's difficulties.
Seeing them struggle, I knew their energies were at a low ebb.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Usage
This phrase is a metaphor, suggesting a tide is at its lowest point, reflecting a temporary state.
Her motivation was at a low ebb, much like the receding tide.
Pro Tip 2/3Temporary State
Used to emphasize that the situation may improve, as 'ebb' implies change over time.
Though at a low ebb, he hoped for a turnaround.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Emotional Tone
The phrase adds a layer of empathy when discussing someone's difficulties.
Seeing them struggle, I knew their energies were at a low ebb.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Usage
This phrase is a metaphor, suggesting a tide is at its lowest point, reflecting a temporary state.
Her motivation was at a low ebb, much like the receding tide.
Pro Tip 2/3Temporary State
Used to emphasize that the situation may improve, as 'ebb' implies change over time.
Though at a low ebb, he hoped for a turnaround.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Emotional Tone
The phrase adds a layer of empathy when discussing someone's difficulties.
Seeing them struggle, I knew their energies were at a low ebb.
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