point out

Meaning

1. Oxford94% of films

   to mention sth in order to give sb information about it or make them notice it

2. Oxford6% of films

   to stretch your finger out towards sb / sth in order to show sb which person or thing you are referring to

In the movies · 37

• ...as you and others have repeatedly pointed out to me.Cleopatra1963
• and, as you pointed out a minute ago, obviously he didn't.12 Angry Men1957
• I'm sure I don't need to point out the irony there.24 Hour Party People2002
• I might point out you're lying under my bench.Finding Neverland2004
• There is another option that one is obligated to point out.Bicentennial Man1999
• May I point out that you're outmanned, outmaneuvered...Gangs of New York2002
• Man can I point out that a good old fashionedF92021
• 'Yet before this, I would point out inconsistencies as proof of doubt.National Theatre Live: Prima Facie2022

Learn it in full scenes

• 12 Angry Men1957
  • Jurors Gather in the Jury Room
  • Juror 8 Votes Not Guilty
  • The Jurors Go Around the Table
• 24 Hour Party People2002
  • Tony Wilson Names the Factory
  • Tony Wilson Names Joy Division
  • Tony Wilson Announces the US Tour
• National Theatre Live: Prima Facie2022
  • Ensler Lets the Witness Talk
  • Ensler Corners the Witness
  • Tessa Comes Home After the Win

From the same entry

• if it comes to the point
• in point of fact
• make a point of doing
• more to the point
• on point
• point of contact
• a point of departure
• a point of honour
• the point of no return
• point taken
• to the point
• to the point of

More phrasal verbs

• come across
• help out
• depend on
• give up on
• start over
• show off
• sign up
• speed up
• come back to
• turn around
• give in
• cheer up