strain a point

See: STRETCH A POINT.

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[point] See: [AT SWORDS' POINTS], [AT THE POINT OF], [BESIDE THE POINT], [BOILING POINT], [CASE IN POINT], [COME TO THE POINT], [EXTRA POINT], [MAKE A POINT], [ON THE POINT OF], […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

stretch a point

[stretch a point] or [strain a point] {v. phr.} To permit something different or more than usual; not tell the exact truth or make an exception. * /Mother stretched a […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

at the point of

[at the point of] {prep.} Very near to; almost at or in. * /When Mary broke her favorite bracelet, she was at the point of tears./ * /The boy hurt […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

on the point of

[on the point of] {prep.} Ready to begin; very near to. - Usually used with a verbal noun. * /The coach was on the point of giving up the game […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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