Meaning & use
bottom line
The final total on a financial statement, or the most important point of a matter.
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The bottom line showed a small profit despite a difficult quarter.
The bottom line is that we need more staff to finish the project on time.
A note on using this word
In casual speech, 'the bottom line' introduces the essential conclusion of a longer explanation, not just financial results.
Words with a similar meaning
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