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Grammar fix

more to the point

emphasising / refocusing

Used to shift the conversation to what is most important or relevant, often after mentioning something less central.

expressionC1occasional

Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • We could talk about the cost, but more to the point, we need to decide if this project is actually necessary.daily life
  • Some people say technology makes life easier, but more to the point, it’s changing how we interact with each other on a daily basis.IELTS speaking

Fix the pattern

Pattern: more to the point, [clause]

WrongMore to point, it's too late.

RightMore to the point, it's too late.

Fixed phrase keeps 'the' — 'more to THE point'.

Patternmore to the point, [clause]

Use it right

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff Furthermore, and of greater relevance to the matter at hand, we cannot afford it.

Natural And more to the point, we can't afford it.

The chunk flags 'here's what actually matters'; the formal connector is heavy and lifeless.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

  • more to the point
    and more to the pointbut more to the pointmore to the point,

Don't confuse it

‘More to the point’ is used to sharpen focus on the most relevant aspect, while ‘on the other hand’ introduces contrast, and ‘anyway’ is for changing topic or returning to a previous point.

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