How to Pronounce "labour the point"
expression
ˈɫeɪbɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɔɪnt
LAY-ber thuh POINT
lˈeɪbɐ/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈɔɪnt
LAY-buh the POINT
Definition
To explain something in too much detail, repeating the main point more than necessary. Used when someone keeps emphasizing a topic that is already understood.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫeɪbɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɔɪnt
British English
lˈeɪbɐ/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈɔɪnt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAY-ber thuh POINT
UK
LAY-buh the POINT
Listen in Context
I don't want to labour the point, but we must finish on time.
He kept labouring the point even after everyone understood.
Please don't labour the point—we get it.
She tends to labour the point during meetings, so things take longer than necessary.