get to the point

VERB

specify

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cite define determine enumerate establish fix indicate lay out limit mention point out spell out stipulate

STRONG

blueprint condition detail finger individualize instance inventory itemize list make name particularize peg set settle slot specialize tag

WEAK

be specific button down come to the point draw a picture get down to brass tacks go into detail pin down precise put down put finger on show clearly specificate specificize tab tick off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

confuse destroy neglect unsettle

STRONG

discourage dissuade halt ignore

WEAK

generalize

Example Sentences

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“You get to the point where it’d be pointless to the Iranians to close it because they wouldn’t be interrupting anything and they’d just be cutting themselves off.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

To get to the point where I am being surprised and challenged and blown away and moved to tears in scenes with Lukita is like the coolest thing in the world.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

“We certainly expect higher energy prices will have some impact, but it may not get to the point of worry about consumers spending significantly less than they have been.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

"It can't get to the point where it is too much, but I enjoy it, getting out of my comfort zone."

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

I had another cup of coffee, and then I knew it was time to get to the point, so I took the key off my neck and gave it to him.

From "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer

get to the point

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