at a low ebb
At a low point; in a poor state; in a state of decline or depression.
Polls show the prime minister’s popularity is at a low ebb.
ebb
/ɛb/
noun 4verb 4adj 1
Collocations
9(noun.)
ADJ
strong
EBB + NOUN
tide
As the ebb tide pulled away from the beach, the children collected shells in the wet sand.
PREP
against an/the ~
The swimmer struggled to make progress against the strong ebb of the tide.
on an/the ~
The old fisherman knew it was time to leave when the tide went on the ebb.
with an/the ~
The fishermen timed their departure with the ebb so they could reach the reef safely.
PHRASES
the ebb and flow of the tide
(verb.)
ADV
away
As the day wore on, my confidence slowly ebbed away during the difficult exam.
VERB + EBB
begin to
His enthusiasm for the project began to ebb after the first few weeks.
seem to
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