Meaning of the word "scrape the bottom of the barrel" in English
What does "scrape the bottom of the barrel" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
scrape the bottom of the barrel
US /skreɪp ðə ˈbɑtəm əv ðə ˈbærəl/
UK /skreɪp ðə ˈbɑtəm əv ðə ˈbærəl/
Idiom
1.
to be forced to use the worst or least desirable people or things because there are no others available
Example:
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We're really scraping the bottom of the barrel if we have to hire him.
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The team is so desperate for players that they're scraping the bottom of the barrel.
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