📈 All-Time High (Low): Speaking of Peaks and Valleys 📉
Definition
All-time high (low) - A record achievement (or failure) never before surpassed. An Americanism from the early twentieth century, the term has been applied to matters economic (production), recreational (golf score), and numerous other areas.
Synonyms
- Peak
- Zenith
- Pinnacle
- Record-high
- Nadir (for all-time low)
- Record-low
Antonyms
- Bottom
- Rock-bottom
- Depths
- Abyss
Related Terms & Proverbs
- Peak of perfection: Achieving the highest degree of something.
- In the doldrums: In a low or depressed state.
Humor-filled Quotes
- “I hit my all-time high when I realized I could microwave my coffee instead of having to brew a new pot.”
- “My all-time low was when I tried to make toast in the clothes dryer. Spoiler: Don’t try it.”
Classic References
Literature: “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald – Explore the peaks and valleys of social status and personal ambition. Poetry: “Ode to the West Wind” by Percy Bysshe Shelley – Reflect on the heights of nature’s power and the lows of personal despair. Movies: “The Pursuit of Happyness” – Be inspired by the all-time high of determination and resilience during life’s lowest moments.
Suggested Songs
- 🎵 “We Are the Champions” by Queen – Celebrating the all-time highs of victory.
- 🎵 “Yesterday” by The Beatles – Contemplating the lows of lost glory.
Quizzes
Inspirational Thought
Keep striving for your all-time high! Remember, even when you hit an all-time low, it’s just part of the journey. Peaks and valleys are what make the landscape of life worth exploring.
Happy idiom adventuring, P. N. Pinnacle
© Published on 2023-10-02
