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to the point

 
Idioms: to the point
 


1.  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.
2.  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 adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand
  Synonym: pertinent


 
 

 

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Idioms. The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. Copyright © 1997 by The Christine Ammer 1992 Trust. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.  Read more
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