make a point
verb1
Idiomatic To argue or promote an idea.
- I suppose the people who wrote that stuff on the wall were trying to make a point, but they mainly made a mess.
- A restaurant my family made a point of going to.
2
Idiomatic To take care in doing something; to pay attention or ensure that something is done.
- Make a point to carry [or of carrying] your calendar with you at all times.
- My wallet is missing! I know I had it earlier: I made a point of bringing it.
1 more example
- He made a point of mentioning that embarrassing incident in front of me whenever he saw me.
- Related terms
- case in point