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the bottom line

[ðə ˈbɑtəm laɪn]
noun phrase
a linha de fundo; o resultado final
1. The most important fact or point; the final result or conclusion
The bottom line is that we need to reduce costs to stay competitive.
A linha de fundo é que precisamos reduzir custos para permanecer competitivos.
2. The final profit or loss in a financial statement or account
The company's bottom line improved significantly this quarter.
A linha de fundo da empresa melhorou significativamente este trimestre.
3. The ultimate fact or truth that cannot be disputed
When all is said and done, the bottom line is that you have to make a choice.
Quando tudo está dito e feito, o resultado final é que você tem que fazer uma escolha.
NYC Slang
the real deal; what it comes down to
Synonyms
the crucial pointthe main pointthe essential factthe net resultthe final word
Antonyms
the top linethe gross revenue

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
a linha de fundo; o resultado final; o essencial
Most common usage in business and everyday contexts
São Paulo
o essencial; a conclusão
Used in business environments
Portugal
o essencial; o resultado final; a conclusão
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese, often in formal business contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

get to the bottom line
when push comes to shove
cut to the chase
the long and short of it
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