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’re getting to the point where she may need long-term memory care, which would cost us $9,000 per month.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 13, 2026
“The laetrile movement struggled, lost a lot of its political support, and eventually sort of faded away to the point where most Americans don’t even know what it is,” Ziegler told me.
From Slate ● Nov. 12, 2026
“Angie’s getting to the point where she’s just about to enter the early part of her peak stage,” Hunt said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026
"It is getting to the point where a hotel is cheaper and I know what to expect."
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
The thought of standing at a machine all day made my leg throb to the point of hopping, which spooked poor Belle.
From "Worth" by A. LaFaye
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