to the point of (something or of doing something)
to the point of (something or of doing something)
To such a degree or extent that something is true or could happen. He was focused on perfecting the project to the point of obsession. He is always so earnest and good-natured, to the point of seeming naïve at times.
See also: of, point
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
to the ˈpoint of something/of doing something
to such an extent that a stronger description could be used: The restaurant staff were unhelpful to the point of rudeness. His remarks were unkind to the point of being cruel.See also: of, point, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- to the point of something/of doing something
- break a record
- break the record
- break the/a record
- a lot
- a lot of
- (in) so far as
- nerd pack
- increase
- increase by