How to Pronounce "put too fine a point on"
expression
PUT TOO FINE uh POINT on
PUT TOO FYN uh POINT on
Definition
To go into too much detail or be overly precise about something, usually when it is unnecessary or could sound fussy. Often used to soften criticism or to say something bluntly but politely.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈtu/ /ˈfaɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpɔɪnt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
pʊt/ /tˈuː/ /fæːn/ /æɪ/ /pˈɔɪnt/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT TOO FINE uh POINT on
UK
PUT TOO FYN uh POINT on
Listen in Context
Not to put too fine a point on it, your report is missing key information.
I don't want to put too fine a point on it, but we need to do better next time.
Let me put too fine a point on this: we are seriously over budget.
She tends to put too fine a point on every detail in meetings, which can make things drag on.