Labour the point

verb

To talk about or discuss something more than necessary. This often means repeating the same points over again and again which might feel unnecessary to the others.

I don't want to labour the point, but we really need to take action.
Visual representation of "labour the point" - To talk about or discuss something more than necessary. This often means repeating the same points over again and again which might feel unnecessary to the others.

Often appears as...

  • don't want to labour the point
  • will not labour the point

Usage tips

Idiomatic,General

verb

To talk about or discuss something more than necessary. This often means repeating the same points over again and again which might feel unnecessary to the others.

I don't want to labour the point, but we really need to take action.
Visual representation of "labour the point" - To talk about or discuss something more than necessary. This often means repeating the same points over again and again which might feel unnecessary to the others.

Often appears as...

  • don't want to labour the point
  • will not labour the point

Usage tips

Idiomatic,General

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "labour the point"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Avoid Repetition

Use it to indicate you're aware you've mentioned something multiple times and want to avoid annoying repetition.

Illustration for Avoid Repetition
I've already mentioned the budget issues, so I won't labour the point.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Conversational Tactic

In discussions, use it to politely reinforce your argument while acknowledging that you may be repeating yourself.

Illustration for Conversational Tactic
To labour the point, our strategy has proven successful in the past.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Empathy Indicator

Shows that you're sensitive to the audience's perspective and don't want to bore or frustrate them with repetition.

Illustration for Empathy Indicator
I realize we've covered this, so let's not labour the point.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Avoid Repetition

Use it to indicate you're aware you've mentioned something multiple times and want to avoid annoying repetition.

Illustration for Avoid Repetition
I've already mentioned the budget issues, so I won't labour the point.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Conversational Tactic

In discussions, use it to politely reinforce your argument while acknowledging that you may be repeating yourself.

Illustration for Conversational Tactic
To labour the point, our strategy has proven successful in the past.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Empathy Indicator

Shows that you're sensitive to the audience's perspective and don't want to bore or frustrate them with repetition.

Illustration for Empathy Indicator
I realize we've covered this, so let's not labour the point.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Avoid Repetition

Use it to indicate you're aware you've mentioned something multiple times and want to avoid annoying repetition.

Illustration for Avoid Repetition
I've already mentioned the budget issues, so I won't labour the point.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Conversational Tactic

In discussions, use it to politely reinforce your argument while acknowledging that you may be repeating yourself.

Illustration for Conversational Tactic
To labour the point, our strategy has proven successful in the past.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Empathy Indicator

Shows that you're sensitive to the audience's perspective and don't want to bore or frustrate them with repetition.

Illustration for Empathy Indicator
I realize we've covered this, so let's not labour the point.
Visual representation of the word "Labour the point"

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