Example: You have a point there about the weather changing quickly.
Definition
"You have a point there" is an expression used to acknowledge that someone's argument or observation is valid or makes sense. It is often said during conversations to concede that the other person's perspective has merit or is worth considering.
Translations
tienes razón en eso
daar zit wat in
aquí tens raó
vous marquez un point
da ist etwas dran
Etymology
The phrase "you have a point there" comes from the use of 'point' to mean an argument or idea in a discussion. The word 'point' originates from the Latin 'punctum,' meaning a sharp or precise mark, which evolved metaphorically to signify a precise argument or detail worth noting. Did you know? Using 'point' in debates dates back to the 14th century, highlighting the importance of clear reasoning.
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"You have a point there" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used expressions.
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