Meaning of Upshot | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The final result, or outcome of something.
2. A concise summary.
   US
3. A positive aspect or consequence, often either unexpected or in contrast to other negative aspects.
   US

Equivalents

Examples

“Whatever might be the details of the proposition, that, he conceived, to be the result, or, in vulgar language, the upshot of it.”

“I have no skill of fancy to tell of that dark collogue, but the upshot was that Alison swore by her lost soul and the pride of sin to bring the lass into thrall to her master.”

“Many of our correspondents participated in the discussion, and the upshot was that the alleged record was discredited.”

“It was a snapshot of the finishing ability that makes Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang a world-class performer and, for Arsenal and Mikel Arteta, the upshot was glorious.”

“I'm not interested in hearing all the details. Just give me the upshot.”

“One of the major upshots of prefab building is its decreased environmental impact.”

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