make a point

exponer una idea, hacer una observación

Decir o hacer algo para expresar claramente una idea o una opinión.

En inglés sencillo: 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?

Cómo se usa: make a point about something (She made a point about the cost of housing.)

Sinónimos: argue, express an opinion

Expresiones frecuentes: make a point, make a point about

asegurarse de, procurar

Hacer algo a propósito y procurar no olvidarlo porque se considera importante.

En inglés sencillo: 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?

Cómo se usa: 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.)

Sinónimos: ensure, take care

Expresiones frecuentes: make a point of, make a point to