to the point

1. 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 .

2. 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

“It’s not something where we got to the point where he’s hurt or anything like that. It’s back stiffness. So we feel that to not take this start will allow him to be able to start hopefully early next week.”

From Los Angeles Times

From the shots of its streetscapes to its architecture, the images tell the story of a place that feels too close, crowded to the point that Mare can’t help but step on a lot of toes without wanting and meaning to.

From Salon

Armani preferred straighter lines, subtler curves and light, fluid fabrics, to the point where his eveningwear gradually evolved into semi-sheer dresses that seemed to wrap the body in fine netting.

From Los Angeles Times

But that takes a lot of time and trial and error to get to the point where I think the show looks as good as it does.

From Los Angeles Times

But it got to the point where they could have put together an almighty five-a-side team of targets who went elsewhere.

From BBC

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