the most important point; the final result or profit
der wichtigste Punkt; das Endergebnis oder der Gewinn (der vikhtigste punkt; das endergebnis oder der gewinn)
"The bottom line is that trade deficits are increasing."
"Die Quintessenz ist, dass die Handelsdefizite zunehmen." (dee kvintessents ist dass dee handelsdefits zunehmen)
to make someone very sad, especially in love
when performers return to the stage to receive applause
a state of political hostility without open warfare
to explain something in simple, non-technical language
to make connections between ideas or information
negotiations aimed at ending a conflict