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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It goes on and on until you’re internally begging Lowery to get to the point already.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 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

"We need to get to the point where families don't get to this point," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

"They're not enriching right now, but they're trying to get to the point where they ultimately can," Rubio said Wednesday.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

“And you call yourself an agent? Please be straightforward and get to the point, Mr. Jarvis. Do you have any information that hasn’t yet been considered? Something worthy of making me late for work?”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

get to the point

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