in point

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English

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Etymology

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Calque of French à propos, c. 1658.[1]

Prepositional phrase

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in point

  1. Appropriate, relevant, pertinent.
    Synonyms: see Thesaurus:pertinent
    • 1846, Joseph Alden, Elizabeth Benton, page 121:
      "The Bible requires us to be courteous and hospitable," said Mrs. Clarence, smiling, as though she rather more than half believed that her argument or remark was in point.

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Translations

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References

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  1. ^ Case In Point, World Wide Words

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