Up to a point
Example: I agree with you up to a point, but not completely.
Definition
"Up to a point" is an expression used to indicate partial agreement or acceptance, suggesting that something is true or valid only to a limited extent but not entirely or completely.
Etymology
The phrase "up to a point" originates from the literal meaning of 'point' as a specific position or limit. Over time, it evolved figuratively to express reaching a certain degree or extent, but not beyond it. Did you know? This phrase has been used since the 16th century to qualify statements with moderation.
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"Up to a point" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A2) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used expressions.
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