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a. the essential part in a story, speech b. a small dot c. the sharp end, tip of a pin, knife, needle, etc. d. to consider smth as essential e. relevant to the subject f. to be about to do smth g. purpose in doing smth h. to agree on some questions i. at a precise moment or place j. special quality k. not to be essential l. to touch on essential, relevant matter m. critical moment, time n. position from which smth is viewed Translate into Ukrainian. 1. There was a turning point in the negotiations yesterday. 2. When it came to the point, he was a poor hand at helping people. 3. There is little point in protesting. 4. No sooner had they sat down, that he went straight to the point. 5. However hard she listened she was bound to miss the point. 6. There is no point in carrying your troubles home. 7. Grammar is his strong point. 8. Does he make a point of always pretending to forget me? 9. I must speak to the point or not at all. 10. She was on the point of crying.
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