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, meaning something is true or valid to a certain extent but not entirely. For example, saying 'I agree with you up to a point' shows limited concurrence or approval.
Etymology
The phrase "up to a point" originates from the literal sense of reaching a specific limit or degree. It evolved into an idiomatic expression used to convey partial agreement or extent. Did you know? This phrase metaphorically uses 'point' as a boundary or limit of understanding or acceptance.
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"Up to a point" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B1) - set 1", containing 123 commonly used expressions.
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