the bottom line — the most important point or deciding factor
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the most important point or deciding factor
Pronunciation (IPA): /ðə ˈbɑːtəm laɪn/
Korean meaning: 가장 중요한 점, 핵심, 결론
Korean pronunciation: 더 **바**텀 라인
Example Sentences
- The bottom line is: pizza tastes better than homework.
- The CEO only cares about the bottom line, not employee happiness.
- The bottom line is that my cat thinks she's the boss of the house.
the bottom line
NOUN//ðə ˈbɑːtəm laɪn//
the most important point or deciding factor
💡 Concept
the most important point or deciding factor
🎵 Rhyme
Despite the deadline pressure and online chaos, the bottom line remains clear!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ðə ˈbɑːtəm laɪn/
🇬🇧 UK/ðə ˈbɒtəm laɪn/
🌳Etymology
Origin
회계 보고서에서 가장 아래쪽 줄(bottom line)에 순이익이나 최종 결과가 표시되는 것에서 유래된 표현입니다.
🎵Rhyme
deadlineoutlineonline
deadline
outline
online
🔗Collocations
improve the bottom line
focus on the bottom line
affect the bottom line
the bottom line is
hit the bottom line
boost the bottom line
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The bottom line is: pizza tastes better than homework.”
“The CEO only cares about the bottom line, not employee happiness.”
😄 Fun example
“The bottom line is that my cat thinks she's the boss of the house.”
“Cost-cutting measures significantly improved our bottom line this quarter.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
main pointcruxessencekey issuecore matter
Antonyms
detailminor pointside issue
Related
profitrevenueconclusionsummaryoutcome
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