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bottom line
1. The line in a financial statement that shows net income or loss.
2. The final result or statement.
3. The main or essential point.
Is there another meaning?
Thank you.

can't think of another

An American friend of mine wrote me this joke.
"What is your bottom line?" "I think it is my panty hose!"
I wonder if this use of 'bottom line' is common.
'the line shown on the skirt when it is too tight'

no, that is not common, it is just a pun used in that situation.