not to put too fine a point on it
idiomUsed to apologize for a possibly impolite statement one is making; to put it bluntly; to express it in plain terms.
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beside the point
Irrelevant, moot.
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boiling point
The state of being heated, with high aggression.
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brownie point
Credit or praise for good work or a good deed, often for the express purpose of currying favor.
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chance'd be a fine thing
Synonym of no chance or fat chance, with a somewhat more cheerful attitude.
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down to a fine art
To a point of exceptional proficiency.
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fine feathers make fine birds
Something that appears beautiful or good is by definition beautiful or good.
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fine line
A difference, albeit vague and difficult to discern.
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fine print
The details, restrictions, terms, or conditions, especially of a contract, often printed in very small type.