(be) on point
Meaning(s)
1. exactly right, relevant, or appropriate
Popularity
Medium
Professional
Medium
Social
How to Memorize
stay on point in your presentation
Analysis
In a business or professional context something which is 'on point' is relevant to the discussion or suitable to what is happening or being discussed. In this context, you can say a suggestion or a contribution made to a discussion is 'on point' or very relevant. In a casual or social context something 'on point' meets the standards expected, is as good as it can be or is perfect. You might say the service in a restaurant was 'on point' if it was very good or talk about someone's outfit or behaviour as being 'on point' or very suitable for the occasion.
Social Examples (Basic)
- Rebecca's outfit at the party was really on point. Everyone was complimenting her on it.
- I thought what she said was really on point, we are all paying way too much to live in this city.
- His hair is always on point even after a long day.
Professional Examples (Basic)
- If I am to succeed with my sales pitch then I need to find a way of making it interesting and personable while staying on point.
- The issues raised by Gary in the meeting did not always seem to be on point, which led to a lot of confusion.
- Can we please all keep on point? If we don't this meeting will continue for hours.
- His theory that the Vikings ate a diet rich in meat proved to be on point as the DNA evidence shows.