bottom line — the most important point or conclusion; the final result or outcome
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the most important point or conclusion; the final result or outcome
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɑːtəm laɪn/
Example Sentences
- The bottom line is, if you keep eating pizza for breakfast, your health will suffer.
- Despite the fancy marketing campaign, the bottom line showed disappointing profits.
- The CEO's bottom line philosophy: 'Work hard, play harder, but always check the numbers!'
bottom line
NOUN[/ˈbɑːtəm laɪn/]
the most important point or conclusion; the final result or outcome
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈbɑːtəm laɪn/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈbɒtəm laɪn/
🌳Etymology
🎵Rhyme
headlinedeadlineoutline
headline
deadline
outline
🔗Collocations
the bottom line is
improve the bottom line
focus on the bottom line
hurt the bottom line
bottom line results
boost the bottom line
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The bottom line is, if you keep eating pizza for breakfast, your health will suffer.”
“Despite the fancy marketing campaign, the bottom line showed disappointing profits.”
😄 Fun example
“The CEO's bottom line philosophy: 'Work hard, play harder, but always check the numbers!'”
“The bottom line for this project is that we need more time and resources.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
conclusionessencecruxkey pointmain point
Antonyms
introductionbeginningdetails
Related
profitlossrevenueoutcomeresult
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