argue the point



argue the point

To argue or debate a specific side or perspective of an issue at hand, often more for the sake of argument than a genuine attempt to persuade the opposing side. I know it is generally accepted that the book's story is a metaphor for capitalism, but I'd like to argue the point that the whole work is actually a satire. I'm not going to argue the point with you, Alex. We just don't see eye to eye.
See also: argue, point

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
GunnvÖR-Ancient Scandinavian
AindrÉAsAHN-dray-as Irish
Finola-Irish, Scottish
Patya-Russian
Kelila-Hebrew
Bernike-Biblical Greek