Meaning of the word "hit rock bottom" in English

What does "hit rock bottom" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hit rock bottom

US /hɪt rɑk ˈbɑtəm/
UK /hɪt rɒk ˈbɒtəm/

Idiom

to reach the lowest possible level of something, especially a bad situation or one's life

Example:
After losing his job and his home, he felt like he had hit rock bottom.
The company's sales continued to decline until they finally hit rock bottom.