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"I got the point" vs "I got your point"

While both sentences are correct, in the latter sentence the speaker is specifying exactly whose point it is ("your").

Use caution with these statements as they can be interpreted as being somewhat hostile in certain situations.

Last Updated: December 10, 2017

I got the point

This is correct

You can use this phrase to explain that now you understand something.

ExpertExplanation provided by a TextRanch English expert


Some examples from our editors:

  • I got the point; I don't need to ask any more questions.
  • I got the point of the assignment pretty quickly.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • I understand
  • I get the point
  • It's all clear to me

I got your point

This is correct

While you could this phrase to tell someone that you understand something he was trying to communicate to you, it might sound a bit abrupt or defensive.

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Some examples from our editors:

  • I got your point; I will no longer bring up this matter.
  • I know it seemed like I was confused, but I got your point.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • I understand
  • I get your point

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