point up

verb

1. (tr, adverb) to emphasize, esp by identifying

   he pointed up the difficulties we would encounter

Idioms and Phrases

Emphasize, draw attention to, as in Her comments point up the need for more security at the store. [First half of 1900s]

Example Sentences

Somebody yelled, “It looks like a needle pointing up to the sun!”

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Smith has trained a live camera on a raised arm, finger pointed up, from a 1907 allegorical figure by Edward V. Valentine called “Vindicatrix,” also known as “Miss Confederacy.”

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But the winger would go on to pull a try back to give Saints hope with four minutes left after Connor had put the hosts eight points up with his penalty.

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There are also bonus points up for grabs for standout performers.

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He could get plenty of service from the three players nearest him if he was the focal point up top.

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