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5 point idioms, with pictures

Look at the picture, read the meaning, and listen to the example.

Five office workers stand around a table with a spilled coffee cup. Four of them point one long finger at a nervous man in a blue shirt who holds up both hands.

What does “Point the finger” mean?

“Point the finger” means to blame another person.

Example: The team lost, and everyone began to point the finger.

Emoji clue: pushpin, pointing finger

A woman in a green jacket stands in front of a big map and points at one red pushpin. She holds a brown briefcase in her other hand, and a small group of people watches her and nods.

What does “Case in point” mean?

“Case in point” means an example that shows it is true.

Example: Shops close early. A case in point is the bakery.

Emoji clue: briefcase, inbox arrow, pushpin

A man in an orange jacket stands on a long wooden bridge over a deep river. Behind him the bridge is on fire and falling into the water. A big red pin marks the spot where he stands, and he looks forward.

What does “The point of no return” mean?

“The point of no return” means the time you cannot go back.

Example: Once we signed, we were past the point of no return.

Emoji clue: pushpin, no sign, back arrow

A woman in a red suit sits across a desk from a man in a gray suit. She leans forward and points one finger straight at his face. A blank white paper lies on the desk between them, and he looks surprised.

What does “Point blank” mean?

“Point blank” means very direct, with no soft words.

Example: She asked him point blank if he took the money.

Emoji clue: pushpin, white square

A smiling man in an apron holds up a plate of chocolate brownies for his wife. She sits at the table and puts a gold star sticker on his shirt. Small gold stars float above his head.

What does “Brownie points” mean?

“Brownie points” means credit for doing something nice.

Example: He cleaned the kitchen to win brownie points.

Emoji clue: chocolate bar, pushpin

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