point up
point up
To identify, draw attention to, and emphasize something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "point" and "up." I'm not causing the problems, I'm just pointing them up. The senator pointed up the various difficulties of trying to get such legislation through congress.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
point something up
1. Fig. to emphasize something; to emphasize one aspect of something. This is a very important thing to learn. Let me point it up one more time by drawing this diagram on the board. This points up what I've been telling you.
2. Fig. to tuck-point something; to repair the joints in masonry. I hired someone to point the chimney up. Carl pointed up the brick wall.
See also: point, up
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
point up
Emphasize, draw attention to, as in Her comments point up the need for more security at the store. [First half of 1900s]
See also: point, up
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- address (one's) comments to (someone or something)
- address comments or remarks to
- address (one's) remarks to (someone or something)
- be in it for
- be on the point of (doing something)
- be on the point of doing something
- at the point of (doing something)
- be at a disadvantage
- at a disadvantage
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