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the bottom linethe most important point or deciding factor

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the most important point or deciding factor

Pronunciation (IPA): /ðə ˈbɑːtəm laɪn/

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

the most important point or deciding factor
💡 Concept

the most important point or deciding factor

Despite the deadline pressure and online chaos, the bottom line remains clear!
🎵 Rhyme

Despite the deadline pressure and online chaos, the bottom line remains clear!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ðə ˈbɑːtəm laɪn/
🇬🇧 UK/ðə ˈbɒtəm laɪn/

🌳Etymology

🎵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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