Making a Point

used to emphasize one's seriousness, determination, or truthfulness

I promise to finish this project on time, so help me God.

to speak convincingly or authoritatively about a subject, especially in a way that suggests knowledge, expertise, or confidence

She can talk the talk when it comes to marketing strategies, but can she execute them effectively?

used to emphasize that something cannot be true or accurate

He claimed to have witnessed the accident, but nothing could be further from the truth.He wasn't even present at the scene.

to forcefully make a point in an argument or discussion to ensure that there are no misunderstandings

The politician hammered home the importance of voting, reminding his constituents that their votes were their voices and that they had the power to make a difference.

used before stating the most important fact about a particular situation

I know it's a lot of work, but at the end of the day, it'll be worth it.

used before summarizing or stating most important facts of a situation

And in the last analysis it's going to destroy our country.

the amount that was profited or lost in an organization or company after everything was calculated

After a difficult year, the company's bottom line showed a small profit.

to talk about something in a completely open and direct way

In negotiations, it's important to call a spade a spade and address the issues head-on.

to deliberately delay or avoid talking about the main point

Stop beating around the bush and tell me what's really on your mind.

used to indicate that one is not giving all the details of what happened but only the main points

Long story short, I missed my flight because I overslept.

to get straight to the point or the most important part of a matter without wasting time on irrelevant details or preamble

Instead of dwelling on irrelevant details, let's cut to the chase and discuss the main issues.

a thorough explanation of how something happened

I got lost on my way here, but long story short, I finally made it.

used for saying that something has the same effect as another thing

The company's financial troubles had rendered it defunct, for all intents and purposes.

the final part of a joke or a humorous story that is intended to make the audience laugh or surprise them with a clever twist or unexpected ending

The punch line of the joke was so funny that I fell over laughing.

considering all the parts or items that make up a whole

The renovation project cost $50,000, all told, including materials, labor, and permits.