Touch bottom

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Metaphoric Descent

Represents reaching an emotional or situational low, not a physical descent.

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After losing his job, he felt like he finally touched bottom.

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Negative Connotation

Expresses a negative state, often implying an opportunity to start over or improve.

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Her business failed, but touching bottom gave her a new perspective.

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Not Literal

Used figuratively to describe situation, not to be taken as physically touching something.

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I never realized how bad things were until I touched bottom.

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