"Top line"
"Top line" refers to a company's total revenue, the first figure listed on an income statement before any costs are subtracted.
Say this instead: revenue
How "Top line" shows up at work
Finance shorthand that migrated into general use at VP level and above. When someone says "top line growth," they mean revenue is up. When they say "top line pressure," they mean it isn't.
Buzzword
We need to focus on top line growth before worrying about margins.
Plain English
We need to grow revenue before worrying about margins.
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