Up to a point
Example: I agree with you up to a point, but not completely.
Definition
"Up to a point" is a phrase used to express partial agreement or acceptance, indicating that something is true or valid only to a certain extent or degree, but not entirely or completely.
Etymology
The phrase "up to a point" originates from the literal meaning of reaching a specific point or limit. Over time, it developed into an idiomatic expression used to convey partial agreement or limitation. Did you know? It reflects the idea of acknowledging something only within certain boundaries.
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"Up to a point" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C1) - set 1", containing 130 commonly used expressions.
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