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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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
“I’m optimistic about the idea that you could get to the point where there’s multiple players,” Brian Manning, CEO of positioning-and-navigation satellite startup Xona Space Systems, said of launch providers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
His parents were told Riley was heading towards liver failure, and they watched as his condition deteriorated to the point where he was delirious and hallucinating.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 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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