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  4. bắt đáy

bắt đáy

/bətˈɗaj/
to hit rock bottom

Công ty đã bắt đáy sau khi phá sản.

The company hit rock bottom after going bankrupt.


informal

To reach the lowest possible point, often in a financial, emotional, or situational context.

Sau khi mất việc, anh ấy bắt đáy và phải sống với bạn bè.

After losing his job, he hit rock bottom and had to live with friends.

This phrase is often used to describe a situation where someone or something has reached an extreme low point.

Collocations

bắt đáyhit rock bottom

Synonyms

đạt đến đáyrơi xuống đáybị phá sản hoàn toàn

Antonyms

đạt đến đỉnh caothành công lớn

Related Phrases

đáyphrase
bottom
bắt đầuphrase
to start

Pro Tip

Usage in Business Contexts

This phrase is often used to describe financial failures or extreme setbacks in business.

Gold Rule

Avoid Overuse

While vivid, this phrase is best used for significant low points, not minor setbacks.

Word Origin

The phrase combines the verb 'bắt' (to catch) with 'đáy' (bottom), creating a vivid image of reaching the lowest possible point.

Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe extreme low points in life or business.

Word Breakdown

bắt
to catch
root
+
đáy
bottom
root
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