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That brings me to the point

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That brings me to the (main) point.

a transitional expression that introduces the main point of a conversation. (See also which brings me to the (main) point.) Father: It's true. All of us had to go through something like this when we were young, and that brings me to the point. Aren't you old enough to be living on your own and making your own decisions and supporting yourself ? Tom: Well, yes, I guess so. Fred: Yes, things are very expensive these days, and that brings me to the main point. You simply have to cut back on spending. Bill: You're right. I'll do it!

See also: bring, point

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Thanks, but no thanks
That ain't hay
That ain't no lie
That ain't the way I heard it
that beats all to pieces
That beats everything!
That brings me to the point
that burns me
That depends
That does it!
That makes two of us
that Monday morning feeling
That sucks
That takes care of that

that all depends
that all depends
that all depends
that all depends
that all depends
That All May Freely Serve
That Always Happens To You
That Amuses Me
That Announcer Guy
That Anthony Cotton Show
That Antony Cotton Show
That ball
that beats all to pieces
That beats all!
That beats everything!
that being so

that being the case
That Black Lesbian Jew
That Blasted Hound
That Book ...of Perfectly Useless Information
That Bookstore In Blytheville
That Boy Ain't Right
That Boy Needs Therapy
That Boy That Girl
That brings me to the point
That Brooklyn Shit
that burns me
That Certain Feeling
That Certain Summer
That Championship Season
That Championship Season (1982 film)
That Championship Season (TV film)
That clause

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That Cold Day in the Park
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That Crazy Guy
That Crazy Guy!
That Crook'd 'Sip
That Crook'd 'Sipp
That Dam
That Damn Good
That Darn Cat
That Darn Cat (1997 film)
That Darn Cat (1997 movie)
That Darn Cat!
That Darn Cat! (1965 film)
That Darn Cat! (1965 movie)
That Darn Ghost! / The Cow Says Moon

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