have your good, plus, etc. points

have (someone's or something's) good points

To have favorable or admirable qualities. The phrase is used especially when negative qualities are being discussed. That house has its good points, but I just don't love the neighborhood. A: "I've heard the acting is great." B: "Yeah, the show has its good points, but I just find the overall premise to be kind of boring." Of course college has its good points, but student debt is not one of them!

See also: good, have, point

have (someone's or something's) plus points

To have favorable or admirable qualities. The phrase is used especially when negative qualities are being discussed. That house has its plus points, but I just don't love the neighborhood. A: "I've heard the acting is great." B: "Yeah, the show has its plus points, but I just find the overall premise to be kind of boring." Of course college has its plus points, but student debt is not one of them!

See also: have, plus, point

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have your ˈgood, ˈplus, etc. points

have some good qualities or aspects: Europe has its good points, but I prefer the American way of life. ♢ She often seems rather unfriendly, but I suppose she’s got her plus points.

See also: have, point

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