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belabor the point

bɪle͡ibəɹ ðʌ pɔ͡int


english

1 general:: Repeat an argument or other issue over and over, harp on something, as in We've discussed her decision? let's not belabor the point. This term dates from the mid-1900s and derives from belabor in the sense of "assail with words," a usage dating from the late 1500s.

American Heritage Idioms

2 general:: Phrase(s): belabor the point to spend too much time on one item of discussion. • I don’t want to belabor the point, but the sooner we get this matter settled, the better. • If the speaker would agree not to belabor the point further, I will place it on the agenda for resolution at the next meeting.

McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs


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