to the point of

Meaning

1. Oxford88% of films

   to a degree that can be described as sth

   You squeezed them, you hammered them to the point of desperation.

In the movies · 1

• But I used to drink to the point of that I guess I was either gonna die from it or break free of it.Grizzly Man2005
• You squeezed them, you hammered them to the point of desperation.The Dark Knight2008
• That is ridiculous to the point of being offensive. There is no conflict whatsoever.Se7en1995
• ...to the point of detonation.The Dark Knight Rises2012
• even to the point of developing paranormal...O Brother, Where Art Thou?2000
• Okay, Dad is stressed to the point of a total meltdown.Cheaper by the Dozen2003
• So you both Would have lied to the point of denying ChristThe Others2001
• Point. Point. Point!Toy Story 32010

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
• up to a point