through the floor

through the floor

To an incredibly low point. The value of the company's stock fell through the floor following revelations about the CEO's mismanagement of pension funds. We're having a huge sale this weekend, and we're driving prices through the floor!

See also: floor, through

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through the floor

If prices or values go through the floor, they suddenly decrease to a very low level. Property prices have dropped through the floor. On the fateful day, Oct. 19, the value of those stocks fell through the floor.

See also: floor, through

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