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
Arlott['a:lət]
ArttuAHRT-tooFinnish
ThÉOphilete-o-FEELFrench
Viktorija-Lithuanian, Latvian, Macedonian, Slovene, Croatian, Serbian
MeshachMEE-shak (English)Biblical
Shweta-Indian, Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati