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point
out
To identify with a bodily gesture, notably by
point
ing a finger or implement.
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make a
point
To argue or promote an idea.
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make a
point
To take care in doing something of something; to pay attention or ensure that something is done.
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point
blank
The distance between a gun and a target such that it requires minimal effort in aiming it. In particular no allowance needs to be made for the effects of gravity, target movement or wind in aiming the projectile.
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point
out
To tell, remind, indicate to someone.
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power
point
electrical socket
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sticking
point
A disputed issue or state of affairs that causes an interruption or outright impasse in progress towards some goal or resolution, especially in negotiation or argumentation.
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sticking
point
The
point
at which a process or thing, especially a state of mind or emotion, reaches its greatest strength and remains steadfast; sticking-place.
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beside the
point
Irrelevant, moot.
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case in
point
An example that illustrates a
point
.
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miss the
point
To fail to grasp the meaning of an utterance.
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on the
point
Very nearly; imminent; close.
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point
the finger
To accuse; to direct or imply blame.
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see someone's
point
To comprehend the meaning that someone is trying to convey.
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take someone's
point
To agree with what a person says; to understand a person's argument and be persuaded by it.
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take someone's
point
To grasp the essential meaning of what a person is saying.
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to the
point
Relevant or pertinent; succinct; specific.
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point
of no return
The
point
in an aircraft's flight when there is insufficient fuel to reverse direction and return to the place of origin.
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point
of no return
The
point
in any journey, process, or sequence of events when it is no longer possible to reverse course or stop the process.
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point
the finger at
To accuse or blame.
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at this
point
in time
Right now.
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there's no
point
crying over spilt milk
You should not be upset over something that cannot be undone.
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not to put too fine a
point
on it
Used to apologise for a possibly impolite statement one is making.
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a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step
even the longest and most difficult ventures have a starting
point
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take a stand
To assert an opinion or view
point
; to defend one's
point
of view or beliefs.
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pick up
To
point
out (a person's behaviour, habits or actions),in a critical manner.
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achilles' heel
a weak
point
or fault in someone or something otherwise perfect or excellent
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all kidding aside
Used to attempt to make a serious
point
in a jocular conversation.
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at a loss for words
Having nothing to say; stunned to the
point
of speechlessness.
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call on
To correct; to
point
out an error or untruth.
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come full circle
To complete a cycle of transition, returning to the
point
of origin.
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come to a head
To rapidly come to a turning
point
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cut to the chase
To get to the
point
; to get on with it; to state something directly.
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dawn of a new day
A new beginning; a fresh start; an important, promising turning
point
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drop the ball
To fail in one's responsibilities or duties, or to make a mistake, especially at a critical
point
or when the result is very negative.
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end of the line
The termination
point
of a railway or similar transportation system.
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every jack has his jill
everybody will find someone to have a romantic relationship with at some
point
in their life
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evil twin
A rogue wireless access
point
installed near a legitimate one for purposes of eavesdropping or phishing.
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face off
The starting
point
, in a match of ice hockey. Two players face each other, for snatching the puck.
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fair enough
An expression used to concede a
point
; denotes that, upon consideration, something is correct or reasonable; an expression of acknowledgment or understanding.
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fall on one's sword
To commit suicide by allowing one’s body to drop onto the
point
of one’s sword..
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feet of clay
To say that someone, who appears strong or invincible, in fact has a hidden weak
point
which could cause their fall.
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force of habit
An act that has been repeated to the
point
where the performance of the act becomes automatic.
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full of oneself
Egotistical, believing oneself to be superior to others; preoccupied with one's own work, interests,
point
of view, etc.
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green with envy
Consumed by envy; envious to the
point
where it is noticeable to others.
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high time
A
point
in time at which something desirable or necessary is considered to be utterly due or even overdue to occur.
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hit the rocks
To be at a low
point
in one's pursuits.
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hopping mad
Extremely angry; furious to the
point
of outburst.
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lame joke
An attempt at humor which is perceived to have been used previously to the
point
of being cliche, or was never funny to begin with.
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last minute
Point
in time, too close to a deadline to reasonably begin a critical task.
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