Pronunciation: [ɡə͡ʊz tə ðə bˈɒtəm] (IPA) 
The phrase "goes to the bottom" is spelled /ɡoʊz tə ðə bɑtəm/. The first word, "goes," is spelled with the digraph "oe," representing the /oʊ/ sound. The word "to" is pronounced with a schwa sound and the "o" is left unpronounced. "The" is pronounced with a voiced th sound /ð/ and the "e" at the end is pronounced with a schwa sound. The final word, "bottom," is spelled as pronounced, with the /bɑtəm/ sound.
"Go to the bottom" is a colloquial idiom that refers to sinking or descending to the lowest or final position, often used to describe financial or social decline. This phrase is derived from the literal sense of objects sinking to the bottom of a body of water.
In a financial context, "goes to the bottom" commonly indicates the collapse or failure of an economic entity, such as a company, investment, or market. When an investment goes to the bottom, it implies that it has lost all its value or has become worthless. Similarly, if a company or a business goes to the bottom, it means it has become bankrupt or gone out of business. The term can also apply to individuals experiencing financial ruin or insolvency.
Figuratively, "goes to the bottom" can be used to describe a social or personal decline. It suggests a significant deterioration in one's status, reputation, or character, often resulting from poor decision-making, unethical actions, or unfavorable circumstances. For instance, if someone's reputation goes to the bottom, it implies that they have lost their good name or become widely discredited.
Overall, "goes to the bottom" encapsulates the idea of reaching the lowest point or final state, typically associated with financial or social downfall, and is often employed to emphasize the severity or irreversibility of the situation.
