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Phrase(s): make a point of doing something [and] make a point of something
Fig. to make an effort to do something. • Please make a point of mailing this letter. It’s very important. • The hostess made a point of thanking me for bringing flowers., Phrase(s): make a point of someone or something [and] make an issue of someone or something
Fig. to turn someone or something into an important matter. • Please don’t make a point of John’s comment. It wasn’t that important. • I hope you make an issue of Tom’s success and the reasons for it.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs
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Treat something as important or essential, as in She made a point of thanking everyone in the department for their efforts. This expression uses point in the sense of "an objective or purpose." [Late 1700s] Also see MAKE ONE'S POINT.
American Heritage Idioms