Meaning
- Directing someone’s attention to a specific object, fact, or detail.
- To mention or highlight information (especially to clarify, correct, or inform).
- To criticize or make someone aware of a mistake or issue.
Today's Sentences
- The guide just pointed that hidden detail out to us.
- How are you making out with your new job?
- Writer's Note
01
The guide just pointed that hidden detail out to us.
Situation
Wow, this painting is incredible!
Oh, the guide just pointed that hidden detail out to us.
Which one?
The tiny signature in the bottom corner.
02
She pointed out I had spinach in my teeth.
Situation
So, how did your date go?
Pretty good, until she pointed out I had spinach in my teeth.
You must have felt so awkward and embarrassed.
Awkward, but I’m glad she told me otherwise, we both would’ve been stuck staring at it all night.
Writer's Note
"Point out" is a transitive and separable phrasal verb.
- Transitive - This kind of phrasal verb needs an object for the sentence to make sense.
Example 1: She pointed out all the flaws in his argument.
Example 2: I’d like to point out that we’re almost out of time.
Example 3: She pointed out the restaurant where they first met. - Separable - The particle "point" and "out" can be separated.
Example 1: He pointed the mistake out to his colleague.
Example 2: She pointed the typo out in the email.
Example 3: The teacher pointed the error out so we wouldn't repeat it.
Related Words: Acknowledge, comment on, demonstrate, draw attention to, emphasize, flag, highlight, identify, illustrate, indicate, mention, note, observe, present, remark, reveal, show, signal, spotlight, stress, underline.
