the bottom line - idiom meaning?

Question

What is the meaning of "the bottom line" idiom?

Answer 1

 

Idiom Conjugations:

 

Answer 2

Gerund Form of the Idiom:

Not applicable
 

Answer 3

Idiom Usage:

This idiom can be used whenever you wish to discover the actual reality of the situation.
 

Answer 4

Idiom Scenario 2:

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Bernie is a student in university. He has been called into his professor's office for a talk about his performance this semester.
Professor:    "Hello Bernie. How are you?"
Bernie:         "Just fine, professor, thank you."
Professor:     "Good. Listen, the reason I asked you to see me today is that I have been reviewing your work for this semester. You have not been doing well, Bernie. You have not turned in two assignments and your test scores have been low. I am worried that you may fail this course."
Bernie:         "Ouch, that's not good Professor. What's the bottom line?"
Professor:     "Well, after calculating all your scores this semester, the bottom line is that you will need an 88% on your final exam in order to pass this course."

Answer 5

Idiom Scenario 1:

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Alex is a supervisor in a factory. Alex has been called into the manager's office of the factory where they work.
Manager:     "Sales are down, Alex."
Alex:             "That's not good, boss."
Manager:     "No it's not.   The economy is in a recession and exports are declining.   My boss has told me that we must do something or there will be big changes."
Alex:             "Well, what's the bottom line?"
Manager:     "The bottom line is that we either have to increase production or layoff workers."

Answer 6

Idiom Definition:

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"the bottom line"

the result
the final outcome
 

Synonyms:
basis, conclusion, core, crux, determination, essence, fibre, net, nitty-gritty, pith, point, principle, reality, substance, upshot
 
 
The blue colored line is literally the bottom line on the graph. - - - - ->