make a point

ein Argument vorbringen

Etwas sagen oder tun, um einen Gedanken oder eine Meinung klar auszudrücken.

In einfachem Englisch: You say or do something to show an idea or opinion clearly.

• He raised his hand to make a point.
• Her example made a point about fairness.
• Are you trying to make a point by refusing to vote?

So benutzt man es: make a point about something (She made a point about the cost of housing.)

Synonyme: argue, express an opinion

Häufige Wendungen: make a point, make a point about

darauf achten

Etwas absichtlich tun und darauf achten, es nicht zu vergessen, weil man es wichtig findet.

In einfachem Englisch: You deliberately do something because you think it is important.

• I make a point of arriving early.
• He made a point to remember each name.
• Do you make a point of checking your messages daily?

So benutzt man es: make a point of doing something (I make a point of thanking everyone who helps.); make a point to do something (She makes a point to call her parents every Sunday.)

Synonyme: ensure, take care

Häufige Wendungen: make a point of, make a point to