ˌbottom ˈline noun [singular]

1. the bottom line used to tell someone what the most important part of a situation is, or what the most important thing to consider is:
In radio, you have to keep the listener listening. That’s the bottom line.

2. the profit or the amount of money that a business makes or loses

3. the least amount of money that you are willing to accept in a business deal
—bottom-line adjective

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

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[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

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.

1.
the most important fact in a situation.
The bottom line is that people's health is at risk if they smoke.

2.
the total amount of money that a business makes or loses.
The bottom line is what counts in most companies these days.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

bottom line
1. the central issue of a discussion, the main point, the result or or final outcome of something, the last figure on a financial statement
My friend wants to open a restaurant but the bottom line is that if we do not do more research I do not want to invest any money.

The bottom line was that we were unable to attend the conference because of our busy schedule.

Although I do not want to buy a new car, the bottom line is that I need a car for work.

2. the line in a financial statement that shows net income or loss; the total, the final figure on a balance sheet, the results (of a business)
The bottom line in the company's financial statement was much worse than expected.

After we examined the bottom line of the company we decided not to invest in it.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

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 is an alcoholic.
3. The final dollar amount; for example, the lowest price two parties reach in bargaining about a sale.
"Five-hundred, " said the used car dealer, "is the bottom line. Take it or leave it."

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲