up to a point

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Idioms and Phrases

To some extent, somewhat, as in I can work weekends up to a point, but after a month or so I get tired of it . This phrase uses point in the sense of “a definite position.” [Early 1800s]

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China will only be able to exert pressure with US government bonds "only up to a point", Dr Zhang says.

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He understands and appreciates the importance of individual stars, but only up to a point.

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That’s accurate, up to a point.

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His armoured van will provide more protection – but only up to a point.

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So I understood the character, up to a point.

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