Cool MateMeaning of That's not the point
A phrase used to indicate that something is not the main issue being discussed.
In simple words: That's not the main idea or reason.
That's not the point in a sentence
- I know you’re angry, but that's not the point; we need to find a solution.
- She keeps bringing up my mistakes, but that's not the point of this meeting.
- You can argue all day, but that's not the point; we have to move on.
How to use That's not the point
Used to redirect a conversation focus. It's casual and often found in disagreements. Avoid in formal discussions.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Think of a dartboard where you're hitting the wrong target - 'point' is the target.
Related words
Collocations with That's not the point
- make a point
- get to the point
- focus on the point
Synonyms for That's not the point
- that's not the issue
- that's beside the point
- that's irrelevant
Common mistakes with That's not the point
- Using it in formal contexts where a more polite expression is needed.
- Misunderstanding its meaning as 'it's irrelevant' instead of 'it's not the main focus'.
That's not the point appears in
That's not the point in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
هذه ليست النقطة
هذه ليست الفكرة أو السبب الرئيسي.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ব্যাপারটা সেটা নয়
মূল বিষয় বা কারণ এটা নয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Darum geht es nicht
Das ist nicht die Hauptidee oder der Grund.
- SpanishEspañol
Ese no es el punto
Esa no es la idea o razón principal.
- Persianفارسی
موضوع این نیست
این ایده یا دلیل اصلی نیست.
- FrenchFrançais
Ce n'est pas la question
Ce n'est pas l'idée principale ou la raison.
- Hindiहिन्दी
वो मुद्दा नहीं है
यह मुख्य विचार या कारण नहीं है।
- ItalianItaliano
Non è questo il punto
Non è questa l'idea o la ragione principale.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Não é esse o ponto
Essa não é a ideia principal ou o motivo.
- RussianРусский
Дело не в этом
Это не главная идея или причина.
- Urduاردو
اصل بات یہ نہیں ہے
اصل بات یا وجہ یہ نہیں ہے۔
- Chinese中文
重点不是这个
这不是主要的想法或原因。
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Frequently asked questions about That's not the point
What does That's not the point mean?
That's not the main idea or reason.
What is the definition of That's not the point?
A phrase used to indicate that something is not the main issue being discussed.
How do you use That's not the point in a sentence?
I know you’re angry, but that's not the point; we need to find a solution.
Can you give another example of That's not the point?
She keeps bringing up my mistakes, but that's not the point of this meeting.
What are synonyms for That's not the point?
Common alternatives include that's not the issue, that's beside the point, that's irrelevant.
What words go with That's not the point?
It commonly pairs with make a point, get to the point, focus on the point.
What are common mistakes when using That's not the point?
Using it in formal contexts where a more polite expression is needed. Misunderstanding its meaning as 'it's irrelevant' instead of 'it's not the main focus'.
How do you pronounce That's not the point?
US: //ðæts nɑt ðə pɔɪnt//, UK: //ðæts nɒt ðə pɔɪnt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is That's not the point formal or informal?
"That's not the point" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use That's not the point?
Used to redirect a conversation focus. It's casual and often found in disagreements. Avoid in formal discussions.