Making a Point

I promise to finish this project on time, so help me God.

She can talk the talk when it comes to marketing strategies, but can she execute them effectively?

He claimed to have witnessed the accident, but nothing could be further from the truth.He wasn't even present at the scene.

The politician hammered home the importance of voting, reminding his constituents that their votes were their voices and that they had the power to make a difference.

I know it's a lot of work, but at the end of the day, it'll be worth it.

And in the last analysis it's going to destroy our country.

净利润, 底线

After a difficult year, the company's bottom line showed a small profit.

经过艰难的一年，公司的净利润显示小额利润。

In negotiations, it's important to call a spade a spade and address the issues head-on.

Stop beating around the bush and tell me what's really on your mind.

Long story short, I missed my flight because I overslept.

Instead of dwelling on irrelevant details, let's cut to the chase and discuss the main issues.

长话短说, 简而言之

I got lost on my way here, but long story short, I finally made it.

我来这里的路上迷路了，但长话短说，我终于到了。

The company's financial troubles had rendered it defunct, for all intents and purposes.

笑点, 妙语

The punch line of the joke was so funny that I fell over laughing.

笑话的笑点太搞笑了，我笑得前仰后合。

The renovation project cost $50,000, all told, including materials, labor, and permits.