the bottom of the hour

the bottom of the hour

Half-past the hour (such as 12:30, 3:30, etc.). And we'll bring you that news story at the bottom of the hour.
See also: bottom, hour, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

the bottom of the ˈhour

(especially American English) (on a TV/radio programme, etc.) 30 minutes past the hour on a clock: The radio station provides hourly newscasts at both the top and bottom of the hour. OPPOSITE: the top of the hour
See also: bottom, hour, of
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • at the bottom of the hour
  • at bottom
  • be at the bottom of (something)
  • be at the bottom of something
  • lie at the bottom of (something)
  • from the bottom of (one's) heart
  • from the bottom of heart
  • from the bottom of my heart
  • from the bottom of one's heart
  • from the bottom of your heart
References in periodicals archive
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Treasury May refunding: Treasury updates its supply outlook with the May refunding announcement at the bottom of the hour. Analysts expect coupon volumes to be boosted again, as was the case in January (when Treasury announced increases in coupons for the first time since 2009), including $2 B increases in the 2- and 3-year notes, and $1 B increase across the rest of the curve.
Treasury May refunding: Treasury updates its supply outlook
The most satisfying thing is that when we announce at the bottom of the hour that we're going to be taking phone calls, all the lines light up right away."
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"If Headline is not delivering and one of the other news channels is doing news updates at the top and the bottom of the hour, then you have to look at making a change," says Jerry McKenna, VP, strategic marketing for cabler CableOne, which has 730,000 customers.
Cable news biz crowds Headline