Bottom line

/bˈɒtəm lˈaɪn/

/bˈɑːɾəm lˈaɪn/

[noun]

Bottom line

[NOUN]

the amount that was profited or lost in an organization or company after everything was calculated

What is the origin of the idiom "bottom line" and when to use it?

The idiom "bottom line" originated in accounting, where it refers to the final figure on a balance sheet that shows the net profit or loss of a business. The phrase is often used to emphasize the importance of focusing on the final outcome or result.

the most important factor in an argument or a discussion that brings it to an end

Examples

1. Bottom line, this makes a difference.

2. The bottom line made the same amount of money.

3. Their motivation is the bottom line.

4. Safety hits the bottom line.

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