Pit
Pit noun - A sunken area forming a separate space.
Rock bottom and pit are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rock bottom" instead a noun "Pit".
Rock bottom
Rock bottom noun - The lowest point or level.
Usage example: our finances must be at rock bottom if we can't even afford a fast-food joint
Pit and rock bottom are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pit" instead a noun phrase "Rock bottom".
Both terms in one sentence
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Literal Metaphor: Mark notes at the beginning of the second season that he literally hit rock bottom: he fell into a pit and hit a rock.
Source: Series / Parks and Recreation
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