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View synonyms for to the point
to the point
Relevant, concerning the matter at hand, as in Her remarks were brief and to the point , or He rambled on and on, never speaking to the point . [Early 1800s] For an antonym, see beside the point .
Concerning the important or essential issue, as in More to the point, she hasn't any money . This usage is often put as come or get to the point , meaning “address the important issue.” For example, Please come to the point; we haven't much time , or Do you suppose he'll ever get to the point of all this? [Late 1300s]
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The straight-to-the-point question was an admission of defeat.
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