at bottom

• Выражение, используемое для указания на фундаментальную или скрытую истину дела, означающее по сути или в действительности.

An expression used to indicate the fundamental or underlying truth of a matter, meaning essentially or in reality.

1. Fundamentally or essentiallyB2formal

   Used to describe the true, basic, or underlying nature of someone or something.

   По сути

   • At bottom, he is a kind and generous person.
   • The argument, at bottom, is about trust.
   • At bottom, the problem is a lack of communication.