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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“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

“The quicker we get to the point, the happier our busy readers are.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 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

It is an accomplishment of modern thinking to get to the point where we said, “You can’t go around conquering territory, and to conquer a territory doesn’t mean you have a right to the territory.”

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2026

“Yes,” Tyson said, like he was still waiting for me to get to the point.

From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan

get to the point

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