bottom line
US /ˈbɑː.t̬əm ˌlaɪn/
UK /ˈbɑː.t̬əm ˌlaɪn/
1.
the final result or most important point of something
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The bottom line is that we need to increase sales.
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When it comes to our budget, the bottom line is we can't afford it.
2.
the net income or profit of a company, after all expenses have been deducted
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Our focus this quarter is to improve the bottom line.
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Cutting costs directly impacts the company's bottom line.