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UK//wɒts jɔː pɔɪnt//US//wɑts jʊr pɔɪnt//

Meaning of What's your point

A question asking someone to clarify their message or opinion.

In simple words: What do you mean?

What's your point in a sentence

  • After listening to him ramble on, I finally asked, 'What's your point?'
  • 'What's your point?' she asked when I shared my long story.
  • He kept talking in circles, so I had to say, 'What's your point here?'
  • During the debate, I interrupted him with, 'What's your point?' to focus the discussion.
  • When she made that claim, I couldn't help but think, 'What's your point in saying that?'

How to use What's your point

Used to ask for clarification. Appropriate in conversations but can sound confrontational if overused.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Think of a sharp pencil point that needs to be defined.

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Collocations with What's your point

Synonyms for What's your point

Common mistakes with What's your point

  • Confused with 'What's the point?' which asks about the purpose.
  • Used too aggressively in disagreement, which may offend.
  • Misused in formal situations, where a more polite phrasing is needed.

Compare What's your point with What do you mean, What are you trying to say

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Frequently asked questions about What's your point

What does What's your point mean?

What do you mean?

What is the definition of What's your point?

A question asking someone to clarify their message or opinion.

How do you use What's your point in a sentence?

After listening to him ramble on, I finally asked, 'What's your point?'

Can you give another example of What's your point?

'What's your point?' she asked when I shared my long story.

What are synonyms for What's your point?

Common alternatives include What do you mean, What is your argument, What is your message, What are you trying to say.

What words go with What's your point?

It commonly pairs with make a point, get to the point, miss the point.

What are common mistakes when using What's your point?

Confused with 'What's the point?' which asks about the purpose. Used too aggressively in disagreement, which may offend. Misused in formal situations, where a more polite phrasing is needed.

How do you pronounce What's your point?

US: //wɑts jʊr pɔɪnt//, UK: //wɒts jɔː pɔɪnt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use What's your point?

Used to ask for clarification. Appropriate in conversations but can sound confrontational if overused.