Can you point out your house on this map?
point out
idiomTo identify among a group of similar subjects, or in a scene where the subject might not be readily seen or noticed, with a gesture of the body.
Origin
disputed originFrom point and out. Instead of pointing to a particular thing, the term implies pointing to one particular thing out of several similar things, or to a thing in a scene where it might not be readily seen.
During the tour, the guide pointed out the oldest building in the city to the group.
The professor pointed out several subtle contradictions in the text, forcing the students to reconsider their initial interpretation of the author's argument.
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all points of the compass
Every direction; everywhere.
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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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get the point
To understand; to interpret correctly.
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get to the point
To state (something) directly; as opposed to in a long-winded way.
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labour the point
To continue to discuss or explain something excessively or repetitively to the point that it may bore or annoy the listener.
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make a point
To argue or promote an idea.
Last updated April 17, 2026