Point這個字簡單又好用

"Point"這個字簡單又好用，用在對的時機，讓人覺得你英文好得不得了。

(1)Beside the point：與所討論的問題無關。
"We are now discussing the staff development, so your question about cost reduction is beside the point."

(2)On the point of...：正要做...
"When I was on the point of going out for the meeting, my boss came to see me."

(3)A case in point: 適當的例子。
"Powerful managers are not always protected from being fired. Mr. Brown is a case in point."

(4)Get to the point：說重點。
"I don't know what you're talking about. Get to the point."

(5)Get/take someone's point：瞭解某人的意思。
"What did you say just now? I didn't quite get your point."

(6)Have a point: 有可取之處。
Globalization? You have a point there. From now on, we have to focus on human relationships."

(7)Make one's point：表達了意思。
"Hank, you have made your point well. How about Shawn? Can you tell us what you think about the new product?"

(8)Make a point of...：確定要...
"I often make a point of completing the day's work without undue procrastination."

補充:
(9)Point of no return:
E.g., We have reached the "point of no return" on this special project. We can not go back to square one.