in point Idiom, Proverb
case in point
in point of fact
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n. phr. An example that proves something or helps to make something clearer. An American can rise from the humblest beginnings to become President. Abraham Lincoln is a case in point.in fact|fact|in point of fact|point|point of fact
adv. phr. Really truthfully.
Often used for emphasis. No one believed it but, in fact, Mary did get an A on her book report. It was a very hot day; in fact, it was 100 degrees. Compare: MATTER OF FACT.
in point
in point1) Relevant or pertinent, as in That is a case in point. [Mid-1600s]
2) in point of. With reference to, in the matter of, as in In point of the law, he is obviously wrong. [c. 1600]
3) in point of fact. See under in fact.
in point
That is germane, applicable, or pertinent. (Obsolete added than in the argot "case in point.") Jeremy is aloof the laziest being I've anytime met. As a case in point, he spent the absolute day watching TV in his pajamas!Learn more: pointin point
1. Relevant or pertinent, as in That is a case in point. [Mid-1600s]
2. in point of. With advertence to, in the amount of, as in In point of the law, he is acutely wrong. [c. 1600]
3. in point of fact. See beneath in fact. Learn more: point
in point
Having appliance or pertinence.Learn more: point
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