which brings me to the point



which brings me to the (main) point

a transitional phrase that introduces the main point of a discussion. Bill: Keeping safe at times like this is very importantwhich brings me to the main point. Does your house have an adequate burglar alarm? Sally: I knew you were trying to sell me something! Out! Lecturer:... which brings me to the point. John (whispering): Thank heavens! I knew there was a point to all this.
See also: bring, point

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
SharynSHER-ən, SHAR-ənEnglish
Kibwe-Eastern African, Swahili
Gwynn-Welsh
Yaakov-Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew
Renatere-NAH-tə (German), rə-NAH-tə (Dutch)German, Dutch, Norwegian
ArtÚR-Hungarian