strain a point



strain a point

To expand something beyond its normal limits or interpretation; to treat something flexibly. The principal will strain a point for any student she actually likes, but me? I get detention whenever I do the slightest thing wrong!
See also: point, strain

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Flavianaflah-VYAH-nah (Italian)Ancient Roman, Italian
Aileas-Scottish
Anatolia-Late Roman
Martialis-Ancient Roman
ReynoldREN-əldEnglish
Frederikke-Danish