but the bottom line is

[Saneta]

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1. but the bottom line is = but the most important is ?

2. He has helped increase company sales= shouldn't it be:
He has helped to increase company sales ?
- are both acceptable?

thanks

[Beeesneees]

1. Not quite 'most important', but the one vital thing.

2. Both are acceptable.
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[Saneta]

vital= necessary, essential ? in this meaing: but the one vital thing=but the bottom line is

[Beeesneees]

yes
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