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Definition plumb the depths (of something) in American English

plumb the depths (of something) phrase

phrase
1

to have or feel a negative quality or emotion very strongly

Example

He's really plumbed the depths of depression since their breakup.

Synonyms and related words
feel experience give up to
2

to be a very extreme example of something bad

Example

His comments plumb the depths of bad taste.

Synonyms and related words
feature enter into characterize
Definition plumb the depths (of something) in American English