point out
phrasal verbpoint somebody/something out (to somebody)
- to stretch your finger out towards somebody/something in order to show somebody which person or thing you are referring to
- I'll point him out to you next time he comes in.
- The guide pointed out various historic monuments.
point out (to somebody) | point something out (to somebody)
- to mention something in order to give somebody information about it or make them notice it
- She tried in vain to point out to him the unfairness of his actions.
- He pointed out the dangers of driving alone.
- As you so rightly pointed out, our funds are not unlimited.
- point out (to somebody) that… I should point out that not one of these paintings is original.
- + speech ‘It's not very far,’ she pointed out.
Extra ExamplesTopics Opinion and argumentb1- His wife pointed out tartly that none of them were exactly starving.
- Let me to hasten to point out that this is not a marketing book.
- She was at pains to point out that she was no newcomer to the area.
- They would not hesitate to point out anything they found objectionable.
- You were right to point out that this is only one of the difficulties we face.