you've got a point
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/juːv ɡɑt ə pɔɪnt/
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To admit that someone's argument is valid or that they have made a good observation.
Examples
Your comment is valid, you've got a point on the budget issue.
After hearing the data, you've got a point about the cost savings.
Well, you've got a point about the traffic being worse today.
That's true, you've got a point; we should reconsider the schedule.
I see what you mean, you've got a point regarding the deadline.
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Examples
Well, you've got a point about the traffic being worse today.
I hadn't thought of that, you've got a point.
After hearing the data, you've got a point about the cost savings.
That's true, you've got a point; we should reconsider the schedule.
I see what you mean, you've got a point regarding the deadline.
Your comment is valid, you've got a point on the budget issue.
FAQ
What does you've got a point mean?
It means to admit that someone's argument is valid or that they have made a good observation.
How is you've got a point used in conversation?
It is said after another person makes a convincing statement, showing that the speaker thinks the point is correct.
When should I say you've got a point?
Use it when you want to acknowledge that the other person’s remark is accurate or persuasive.
What is a synonym for you've got a point?
Synonyms include fair enough, point taken, I see your point, and you make a good point.
Is you've got a point formal or informal?
The phrase is neutral in register and fits most everyday social settings.
Can you've got a point be used sarcastically?
It can be spoken with a tone that suggests sarcasm, but the literal meaning remains an acknowledgment.
What is the opposite of you've got a point?
The opposite would be a phrase that signals disagreement, such as I don’t agree.
Does you've got a point imply agreement?
Saying you've got a point signals agreement with the other person’s statement.
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