Phrase guide

bottom of the line

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: attributive, idiomatic, not-comparable, often

Examples

  • Our simple-pattern stainless flatware is the bottom of the line, but very practical.
  • The bottom-of-the-line patterns don't have complex designs, which are harder to make.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: top of the line

History

Etymology

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