upshot — the final or eventual outcome or conclusion of a discussion, action, or series of events
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the final or eventual outcome or conclusion of a discussion, action, or series of events
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʌpʃɑːt/
Korean meaning: 최종 결과, 결론
Korean pronunciation: **업**샷
Example Sentences
- The upshot of eating too much pizza was that I couldn't fit into my jeans.
- After hours of debate, the upshot was that nobody could agree on anything.
- The upshot of the company merger will affect thousands of employees.
upshot
NOUN//ˈʌpʃɑːt//
the final or eventual outcome or conclusion of a discussion, action, or series of events
the final or eventual outcome or conclusion of a discussion, action, or series of events
After the gunshot, one snapshot reveals the upshot!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
16세기에 양궁에서 나온 말로, 화살을 '위로(up) 쏘는(shot)' 것에서 유래했습니다. 화살이 목표에 맞은 최종 결과를 의미하다가 점차 '최종 결과'라는 뜻으로 확장되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The upshot of eating too much pizza was that I couldn't fit into my jeans.”
“After hours of debate, the upshot was that nobody could agree on anything.”
“The upshot of the company merger will affect thousands of employees.”
“What's the upshot of your conversation with the boss?”
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