Belabor the point Meaning in English

expression

US

bɪˈɫeɪbɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɔɪnt

bih-LAY-ber thuh/thi POYNT

UK

bɪˈleɪbə/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈɔɪnt

bih-LAY-buh thuh/thee POYNT

Definition

To talk about something over and over, usually after it is already understood, in a way that becomes annoying or unnecessary.

Usage & Nuances

Primarily used in formal or semi-formal discussion, often to gently suggest someone stop repeating themselves. Commonly used as 'let's not belabor the point'. Not used for praising thoroughness, only when repetition is unnecessary or annoying.

• Spanish: insistir demasiado en el punto - repetir lo mismo una y otra vez
• Portuguese (BR): insistir demais no ponto - bater na mesma tecla
• Portuguese (PT): insistir demasiado no ponto - bater no mesmo assunto
• Chinese (Simplified): 反复强调观点 - 纠缠于某点
• Chinese (Traditional): 反覆強調觀點 - 糾纏於某點
• Hindi: बात को ज़रूरत से ज़्यादा दोहराना
• Arabic: الإلحاح في النقطة - تكرار نفس الفكرة
• Bengali: একই কথা বারবার বলা
• Russian: зацикливаться на вопросе - слишком подробно останавливаться
• Japanese: 同じことを繰り返し強調する
• Vietnamese: lặp đi lặp lại vấn đề
• Korean: 한 가지 주장을 지나치게 반복하다
• Turkish: konuyu fazla uzatmak - aynı noktada ısrar etmek
• Urdu: بات کو حد سے زیادہ دہرانا
• Indonesian: terus-menerus membahas satu poin

Example Sentences

I don't want to belabor the point, but you need to finish your homework.

basic

The teacher didn't belabor the point, and moved on to the next topic.

basic

Let's not belabor the point; everyone already agrees.

basic

I know I mentioned this before, but I don't want to belabor the point.

natural

Okay, I think we've talked about this enough—no need to belabor the point.

natural

No offense, but you really don't need to belabor the point—we got it!

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