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16 Nov 2014
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What does "not to put too fine a point on it" mean? I would appreciate it if you could provide some examples.
What does "not to put too fine a point on it" mean? I would appreciate it if you could provide some examples.
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- English (US)
That phrase means "to put it bluntly". People use this when they're being very direct and blunt. They might be saying something that their audience will not receive well. Example: "she said, not to put too fine a point on it, that she hated the gift." However, I almost never hear anyone use this phrase. Most people say, "to be blunt", "honestly speaking", "not to be rude, but", etc. :) I hope this helps!
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- English (US)
That phrase means "to put it bluntly". People use this when they're being very direct and blunt. They might be saying something that their audience will not receive well. Example: "she said, not to put too fine a point on it, that she hated the gift." However, I almost never hear anyone use this phrase. Most people say, "to be blunt", "honestly speaking", "not to be rude, but", etc. :) I hope this helps!
- English (US)
I dont know about others but I have never used this expression before.
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It's not used much in casual conversation.
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Thanks guys for all the helpful answers!!!
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