Associations to the word «Upshot»

Wiktionary

UPSHOT, noun. (US) A concise summary.
UPSHOT, noun. The final result, or outcome of something.

Dictionary definition

UPSHOT, noun. A phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event".

Wise words

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.
Charles de Gaulle