Bottom line meaning
What does the saying 'Bottom line' mean?
Idiom: Bottom line
Meaning:
In accountancy, the bottom line is net income, and is used idiomatically to mean the conclusion.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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