英语词组not to put too fine a point on it是什么意思，短语翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

idiomnot to put too fine a point on it(also without putting too fine a point on it)used in order to show that you are about to say something very direct, especially something that is unpleasant but true, or a criticism of someone or something:"The constitutional argument, not to put too find a point on it, is almost certainly wrong," said Carter, a Yale Law School professor.Not to put too fine a point on it, Washington could save millions of dollars and years of wasted time by privatizing this ridiculously slow bureaucracy.

not to put too fine a point on it

Not to belabor the point or dwell on a minor detail. Said to excuse oneself for doing exactly that. Not to put too fine a point on it, but that's a granny knot, not a square knot.

not to put too fine a point on it

Fig. a phrase introducing a fine or important point, apologetically. Rachel: Not to put too fine a point on it, Mary, but you're still acting a little rude to Tom. Mary: I'm sorry, but that's the way I feel. John: I think, not to put too fine a point on it, you ought to do exactly as you are told. Andy: And I think you ought to mind your own business.

not to put too fine a point on it

BRITISH

You say not to put too fine a point on it in order to show that what you are about to say may sound unpleasant, unkind, or offensive. He is, not to put too fine a point on it, a bit of a bore. Kerry's boyfriend of seven years, not to put too fine a point on it, dumped her just before their wedding.

not to put too fine a point on it

to speak bluntly.

not to put too fine a ˈpoint on it

used when you are about to speak very directly or honestly: Not to put too fine a point on it, I think you’ve been a complete idiot.

not to put too fine a point on it

To speak bluntly. This analogy to a cutting tool was particularly favored by Dickens. He used it frequently and on occasion defined it, as in “Not to put too fine a point upon it—a favourite apology for plain-speaking with Mr. Snagsby” (Bleak House, 1852). It may be obsolescent in Britain and obsolete in America.

词组	not to put too fine a point on it
释义	Idiom not to put too fine a point on it(not) to put too fine a point on it something that you say when you are going to say exactly what you mean, even if other people may not like it. Well, not to put too fine a point on it, it's entirely your fault. idiomnot to put too fine a point on it(also without putting too fine a point on it)used in order to show that you are about to say something very direct, especially something that is unpleasant but true, or a criticism of someone or something:"The constitutional argument, not to put too find a point on it, is almost certainly wrong," said Carter, a Yale Law School professor.Not to put too fine a point on it, Washington could save millions of dollars and years of wasted time by privatizing this ridiculously slow bureaucracy. not to put too fine a point on it Not to belabor the point or dwell on a minor detail. Said to excuse oneself for doing exactly that. Not to put too fine a point on it, but that's a granny knot, not a square knot. not to put too fine a point on it Fig. a phrase introducing a fine or important point, apologetically. Rachel: Not to put too fine a point on it, Mary, but you're still acting a little rude to Tom. Mary: I'm sorry, but that's the way I feel. John: I think, not to put too fine a point on it, you ought to do exactly as you are told. Andy: And I think you ought to mind your own business. not to put too fine a point on it BRITISH You say not to put too fine a point on it in order to show that what you are about to say may sound unpleasant, unkind, or offensive. He is, not to put too fine a point on it, a bit of a bore. Kerry's boyfriend of seven years, not to put too fine a point on it, dumped her just before their wedding. not to put too fine a point on it to speak bluntly. not to put too fine a ˈpoint on it used when you are about to speak very directly or honestly: Not to put too fine a point on it, I think you’ve been a complete idiot. not to put too fine a point on it To speak bluntly. This analogy to a cutting tool was particularly favored by Dickens. He used it frequently and on occasion defined it, as in “Not to put too fine a point upon it—a favourite apology for plain-speaking with Mr. Snagsby” (Bleak House, 1852). It may be obsolescent in Britain and obsolete in America.
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