take the point
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take the point
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take + the + point
verb takes the point · taking the point · took the point · taken the point · take someone's point · take your point
- To agree with what a person says, to be persuaded by their arguments. "Then," said Mr Mifflin, cordially, "say no more. I take your point. My objections are removed."
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To grasp the essential meaning of what a person is saying, to understand a person's argument and point of view.
I take your point well enough, but mayn't you be after all quite wrong?
Similar: get the point, the point, point taken
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verb to agree with someone
| Italiano | concordare, essere d'accordo |
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verb to understand someone's argument
| Italiano | comprendere, capire |
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