- ˌbottom ˈline, the
- noun [singular]1) the most important fact in a situationThe bottom line is that he lied to Parliament.[/ex]2) businessthe amount of money that a business makes or loses
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bottom line — ˌbottom ˈline noun [countable] informal 1. the figure showing a company s total profit or loss: • The company s bottom line showed a net profit of 173 million euros. • Cost cutting moves under way at the banks should help bottom lines. 2. the end … Financial and business terms
bottom line — noun count 1. ) BUSINESS the amount of money that a business makes or loses: He keeps a careful eye on the bottom line. 2. ) the bottom line the most basic fact or issue in a situation: The bottom line is that he lied to Congress. someone s… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
the bottom line — ► the most important fact in a situation: »The bottom line is we don t have enough health care professionals. Main Entry: ↑bottom line … Financial and business terms
bottom line — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms bottom line : singular bottom line plural bottom lines 1) business the amount of money that a business makes or loses He keeps a careful eye on the bottom line. 2) the bottom line the most basic fact or issue… … English dictionary
Bottom Line — Refers to a company s net earnings, net income or earnings per share (EPS). Bottom line also refers to any actions that may increase/decrease net earnings or a company s overall profit. A company that is growing its net earnings or reducing its… … Investment dictionary
The Bottom Line — Este artículo o sección necesita referencias que aparezcan en una publicación acreditada, como revistas especializadas, monografías, prensa diaria o páginas de Internet fidedignas. Puedes añadirlas así o avisar … Wikipedia Español
bottom line — (someone s) bottom line the lowest amount of money that someone is willing to give or receive in payment for something. My bottom line on this job is $5000 I can t do it for less … New idioms dictionary
Bottom line (disambiguation) — Bottom line may refer to: *The Bottom Line, a biweekly alternative student newspaper sponsored by the Associated Students of the University of California Santa Barbara *ESPN sports scores and news (ESPN BottomLine). *the bottom line, or net… … Wikipedia
Bottom Line — The Bottom Line was an intimate music venue in New York City s Greenwich Village, at 15 West Fourth Street between Broadway and Washington Square Park. During 1970s, it played a major role in maintaining Greenwich Village s status as a cultural… … Wikipedia
bottom line — {n.}, {informal} (stress on line ) 1. The last word on a controversial issue; a final decision. * / Give me the bottom line on the proposed merger, said John./ 2. The naked truth without embellishments. * /Look, the bottom line is that poor Max… … Dictionary of American idioms
