up to a point



up to a point

To some extent, somewhat, as in I can work weekends up to a point, but after a month or so I get tired of it. This phrase uses point in the sense of "a definite position." [Early 1800s]
See also: point, up

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Jacinda-English (Rare)
MieczysŁAwamye-chi-SWAH-vahPolish
Athanasia-Greek, Ancient Greek
ParkerPAHR-kərEnglish
Gibbs[gibz]
Reese[ri:s]