please give me some examples. thank you.
2007-03-31 16:52:45 · 11 answers · asked by popcorn0421 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It can be the main theme or topic you are trying to get across in an argument. Or to make something as a top priority. "I make a point to give to charity every year."
2007-03-31 17:03:32 · answer #1 · answered by Eisbär 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When someone makes a point, they are saying or doing something that factors into something they believe in or want. For example, if I wanted to prove I am good at basketball, I would make a point of proving it by making a difficult shot.
2007-04-01 00:10:38 · answer #2 · answered by jjc92787 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means being able to back up whatever statement you are making with facts or personal experience, not hypothesis or speculation. To provide some form of validation for your "debate".
eg: Someone tells you that today's kids are all a bunch of losers who lie, cheat and steal. You counteract that accusation with the fact that you personally know "X" amount of people in that age category who have demonstrated truth, honesty and are nothing like what they are describing. If you're telling the truth as you know it, you've made your point.
2007-04-01 00:09:39 · answer #3 · answered by OP 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means to say what you mean. Or to put special emphasis on something.
I try to make a point of being nice unless something else is called for. lol .. ok .. not the best example .. but I think I made my point. ;)
2007-03-31 23:58:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
make a point of doing something is to act purposefully and intentionally.
A specification in your statement or action.
Giving an exact example to point out the reasoning of something.
I broke into the "theft proof vault" to make a point to the security staff that it could be done.
I hope this helps.
2007-04-01 00:07:03 · answer #5 · answered by Havana Brown 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means to argue a specific idea. You might make a series of statements, all to make your central point.
For example, you might discuss gory scenes in recent horror flicks, and then say: My point is that horror movies are becoming more and more violent.
2007-04-01 00:03:44 · answer #6 · answered by Terri J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means get to the real meaning of what you want to say and get straight at the meaning.
Do not just talk a lot without saying the true meaning of what you want to say.
2007-03-31 23:59:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means:
Get to the heart of the matter.
Tell me what you're trying to say.
Give it to me in ten words or less.
Cut the crap and say what you mean.
2007-04-01 00:26:39 · answer #8 · answered by PDY 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop beating around the bush and.."make a point"
2007-04-01 00:01:14 · answer #9 · answered by A*l*i*e*n 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To "make a point" means to act purposefully and intentionally.
2007-04-01 00:00:05 · answer #10 · answered by Paul B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋