Pronunciation: [bˈɒtəmz ˈʌp] (IPA) 
The expression "bottoms up" is often used when taking a toast or when encouraging someone to finish their drink. The correct spelling of this phrase is determined by its phonetic transcription. The sound /b/ is represented by "b", the sound /ɒ/ is written as "o", the sound /t/ is spelled as "t" and the sound /ʌp/ is indicated by the letters "u" and "p". The IPA phonetic transcription of "bottoms up" is /ˈbɒtəmz ʌp/.
Bottoms up is a colloquial phrase commonly used as a toast to encourage the complete consumption of a drink, usually an alcoholic beverage, in a single gulp. This idiom is often employed as an invitation for everyone present to raise their glasses, tilt them upwards, and consume the contents in one continuous motion. The phrase captures the idea of tipping the glass to allow the liquid to flow from the bottom, essentially emptying it completely.
The term "bottoms up" is often used in social settings, such as bars, pubs, or parties, to create a sense of camaraderie and celebration. It is particularly prevalent during festive occasions, toasting special events or milestones, or simply as a lighthearted gesture among friends. By calling for a collective act of downing an entire drink, it symbolizes a spirit of unity, enjoyment, and revelry.
Beyond its literal meaning, "bottoms up" can also be employed figuratively to imply a commitment to fully embracing or taking advantage of a particular experience or opportunity. It conveys an attitude of seizing the moment and diving into an activity with enthusiasm and determination. This figurative usage emphasizes a positive and proactive approach, encouraging individuals to fully enjoy and immerse themselves in a given situation, whether it relates to work, entertainment, or personal relationships.
The phrase "bottoms up" has its origins in the world of drinking and toasting.
"Bottoms up" is believed to have originated in the late 18th or early 19th century. The word "bottom" refers to the bottom of a drinking vessel, such as a glass or a mug, containing the alcoholic beverage. The phrase came to prominence as a toast or a way to encourage people to finish their drinks by raising their glasses, tilting them back, and therefore emptying the vessel completely, until the bottom of the glass is up.
The expression "bottoms up" has since become a common English idiom used to encourage people to drink up, finish their drinks completely, or to signal a cheerful toast.
