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What does “to make one's point" mean?

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Rebecca

"Point" refers to an idea or an opinion, and to "make one's point" means to prove that your idea or opinion is correct. This can be done by showing someone facts or statistics, by making someone go through a scenario, etc. You are doing what you can to prove that you are right. Ex: Okay, I get your point. You are right. Ex: What's your point? I don't understand what you are trying to say. Ex: I'm trying to make a point by showing that your solution is not going to work.

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