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The phrase "pointy end" is correct and commonly used in written English.
It can refer to the sharp or tapered end of an object, or metaphorically to the most critical or crucial part of a situation. Example 1: The artist carefully sharpened the pointy end of her pencil before starting to sketch. Example 2: The plane landed safely, but not without some turbulence near the pointy end of the runway. Example 3: The project was going smoothly until we reached the pointy end, where we encountered unexpected challenges.
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SK: And I got the pointy end.
Turn into building 66, which has a pointy end.
They are the pointy end of the spear.
Snow's advice is simple: "Stay away from the pointy end".
At the very pointy end of adaptation are kids.
"First lesson: stick 'em with the pointy end".
Brush the top 4cm of the pointy end with egg.
The Druids seem to have disappeared at the pointy end of the Roman conquest.
Just remember Arya's er, tip: "Stick them with the pointy end".
Fold into a cone and tie the pointy end with some kitchen twine.
My wife and I have sometimes felt the pointy end of that critical eye.
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