Opinion - Making a Point

Master English idioms that relate to making a point, like "beat around the bush" and "bottom line".

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so help me (God|) [phrase]

used to emphasize one's seriousness, determination, or truthfulness

Ex: I 'll repay the loan by the end of the month , so help me God .

to [talk] the talk [phrase]

to speak convincingly or authoritatively about a subject, especially in a way that suggests knowledge, expertise, or confidence

Ex: It 's not enough to just talk the talk ; you need to demonstrate your commitment through actions .

nothing could be further from the truth [sentence]

used to emphasize that something cannot be true or accurate

Ex: In the heated debate , the politician argued that his opponent supported harmful policies , but nothing could be further from the truth .

to [press|hammer] {sth} home [phrase]

to forcefully make a point in an argument or discussion to ensure that there are no misunderstandings

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at the end of the day [phrase]

used before stating the most important fact about a particular situation

Ex: I do n't care what other people think ; at the end of the day , I 'm the only one who has to live with my decisions .

in the (final|last) analysis [phrase]

used before summarizing or stating most important facts of a situation

Ex: Violence in the last analysis produces more violence .

bottom line [noun]

the most important factor in an argument or a discussion that brings it to an end

Ex: I 'm not interested in all the details ; just tell me the bottom line .

to [call] a spade a spade [phrase]

to talk about something in a completely open and direct way

Ex: The manager , known for calling a spade a spade , did n't hesitate to point out the team 's shortcomings .

to [beat] around the bush [phrase]

to deliberately delay or avoid talking about the main point

Ex: In a business meeting , it 's essential to address concerns directly without beating around the bush .

to [make] a long story short [phrase]

to avoid talking about the details of something that has happened and only give the main points

Ex: He made a long story short : he explained how he won the lottery in five minutes .

to [cut] to the chase [phrase]

to get straight to the point or the most important part of a matter without wasting time on irrelevant details or preamble

Ex: We do n't have all day ; let 's cut to the chase and figure out a solution to the problem .

long story [interjection]

a thorough explanation of how something happened

Ex: Long story , but I ended up with two tickets to the concert instead of one .

for all intents and purposes [phrase]

used for saying that something has the same effect as another thing

Ex: The vacant building , with its boarded-up windows and dilapidated exterior , was for all intents and purposes abandoned .

punch line [noun]

the final part of a joke or a humorous story that is intended to make the audience laugh or surprise them with a clever twist or unexpected ending

Ex: The punch line of the story was so unexpected that it made me gasp .

all told [phrase]

considering all the parts or items that make up a whole

Ex: The trip took us 10 hours , all told , accounting for breaks , traffic , and detours .

Opinion
Agreement or Approval	Disagreement or Disapproval	Criticism	Rebuke
Expressing Opinions	Discussion	Point of View	Making a Point
Thoughts & Assumptions	Argument	Quarrel