| Id | ESLPod_1184_WE_2043 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 1184 |
| Episode Title | Being Boastful |
| Phrase | point |
| Text | In this podcast, the word "point" means purpose, intention, or meaning: "The whole point of arriving early is to get a good seat at the front of the theater." A "turning point" is the point at which something changes, especially the point at which something becomes more favorable: "That battle was the turning point in the war." A "vantage point" is a place from which one can see clearly, or one's perspective or point of view: "From our vantage point at the top of the mountain, we could see most of the city." Finally, a "rallying point" is an idea or concept that motivates many people and encourages them to work together toward some change: "Police brutality became a rallying point for many rights groups in the city." |
| Topics | About You |
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