belabor the point

Idioms  

1. Repeat an argument or other issue over and over, harp on something, as in We've discussed her decision—let's not belabor the point. This term dates from the mid-1900s and derives from belabor in the sense of “assail with words,” a usage dating from the late 1500s.

---

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

belabor the point

“I do not think it is necessary to belabor the point, not even now, but I hope there will be good news soon.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 21, 2023

To further belabor the point, PFF assessed Witherspoon as having 39 coverage snaps but being targeted just twice and allowing no receptions.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 24, 2023

Not to belabor the point, but Don’t Panic.

From Scientific American ● Mar. 31, 2023

I don't want to belabor the point, I'm seeking clarification.

From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2022

I don’t think you’ve damaged her in any way by being “open,” but there’s no need to belabor the point.

From Slate ● Jun. 12, 2020