to the point
Idioms-
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 .
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Concerning the important or essential issue, as in More to the point, she hasn't any money . This usage is often put as , 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]
Example Sentences
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“We’ve improved technology and improved process. And now I think we feel we’re to the point where we do not take an “involuntary denied” boarding,” Heather Garboden, American’s chief customer officer, said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
If the situation gets to the point where their reproduction is affected, modeling has shown there’s “essentially a 100% chance of extinction” within 50 years, he added.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
The flashbacks come daily, to the point that he has needed to see a therapist.
From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026
Lauren said frequent attacks affected her relationship and left her feeling isolated: "It was a dark time. It got to the point where I was like, 'I can't do this for another year'."
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
When they reached Warwick College and, once again, made their way across campus to Haazim Farooqi’s cluttered chemistry lab, Jake got right to the point.
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
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