Sentence examples similar to a bit of point from inspiring English sources

The phrase "a bit of point" is not correct in standard written English.
It seems to be an attempt to convey a small amount of significance or relevance, but it is not a commonly used expression.
Example: "There is a bit of point in discussing the implications of climate change."
Alternatives: "some relevance" or "a little significance."

Similar(60)

On his blog, he recalls how "the Americans" said Asian companies should have been allowed to go under, but now Americans are preparing bail-outs and nationalisation for their own firms.China, too, which survived the last crisis fairly unscathed thanks to capital controls and a state-run banking system, has indulged in a bit of point-scoring.

"My team wrestled well and scored quite a bit of points," Smith said.

Until recently her roles in TV comedies such as Peep Show only saw her vaguely recognised on the street: "I think people knew the face, if not much else, and so I always got a bit of pointing and shouting".

The party leader, Nigel Farage, appears in front of the Houses of Parliament to do a bit of pointing and gentle snarling and disgruntled former EU chief accountant Marta Andreasan pops up to moan about being dismissed by Neil Kinnock and "treated with content" (someone forgot to ask for a retake).

Start with something simple, like a bit of pointing and calling before you leave home in the morning.

There is, arguably, a bit of a point to all this.

"They've probably got a bit of a point to prove," Kerry said.

I've proved a bit of a point by playing in the Championship, but I'm not going to settle for where I am.

This is what other stylists are up to for the holiday: Ricardo Rojas is inspired by bad-girl villains: a k a Michelle Pfeiffer in latex, with a very shiny, beautiful ponytail, sprayed at the bottom with a bit of a point.

But they do have a bit of a point when they acidly remark that it was David Cameron and George Osborne who authored the surprise election victory last year with a campaign in which the then home secretary did not play an especially conspicuous part.

This sniffing condescension didn't exactly endear Wallace to me or anybody else involved in North American theatre but, truth be told, I do think he may have had a bit of a point.

Show more...

Ludwig, your English writing platform

Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.

Student

Used by millions of students, scientific researchers, professional translators and editors from all over the world!

MitStanfordHarvardAustralian Nationa UniversityNanyangOxford

Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak quote

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak

CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com

Get started for free

Unlock your writing potential with Ludwig

Letters

Most frequent sentences: