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have a point

Verb

Meaning

have a point (third-person singular simple present has a point, present participle having a point, simple past and past participle had a point)

To express a correct or valid idea.
You have a point. We should limit our budget to only include what is necessary.

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Examples

We like to have a point of view in our stories, not an obvious moral, but a worthwhile theme. ... All we are trying to do is give the public good entertainment. That is all they want. Walt Disney

In a portrait, you have room to have a point of view. The image may not be literally what's going on, but it's representative. Annie Leibovitz

Every human being must have a point at which he stands against the culture, where he says, "This is me and the world be damned!" Rollo May

I look for strong people. I don't like people who'll say yes to everything I might bring up. I want people who can argue and disagree and have a point of view that's reflected in the magazine. My dad believed in the cult of personality. He brought great writers and columnists to 'The Standard.' Anna Wintour

I hate admitting that my enemies have a point. Salman Rushdie

Runners are competitive folks. I think some might feel slighted they haven't got more recognition. I think they have a point. In running, you won't necessarily get noticed just for turning in good performances. Dean Karnazes

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