bottom of the line

English

Alternative forms

• bottom-of-the-line (adjectival)

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Adjective

bottom of the line (not comparable)

1. (idiomatic, often used attributively) The worst or lowest quality on the market, especially among a range of products.

   Antonym: top of the line

   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.