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Do you get my point? vs Do you get at my point?

The correct choice is "Do you get my point?" The addition of "at" in the second sentence is unnecessary and incorrect. The first sentence is used to ask if someone understands the speaker's point.
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Do you get my point?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to ask if someone understands the speaker's point or argument.

Examples:

  • Do you get my point about the importance of teamwork?
  • I hope you get my point regarding the new project.
  • Can you get my point about the benefits of exercise?
  • I want to make sure you get my point about the risks involved.
  • She wasn't sure if he got her point about the schedule changes.
  • - Do you get my point?
  • Okay, you get my point, right?
  • You get my point, Shawn.
  • Now do you see my point?
  • I don't think you get my point.
  • It doesn't say that last part, but you get my point.
  • Actually, that one's a hospital, but you - you get my point.
  • I think you get my point, sir.
  • But you get my point, your honor.
  • But do you see my point?
  • Your point? - My point is, he ate his novel.
  • Wait, the cave is... the c... you get my point.
  • Sure, they both die in the end, but you get my point!
  • - Do you have a point?
  • Why do you file its teeth down to points?
  • Do you want to earn some points?
  • Your point? Well, my point is, he ate his novel. I know.
  • Or do I need a court order to get my point across?
  • Do you own property on that new development, ocean point?
  • Do you think Ian'll get into West Point?

Do you get at my point?

This phrase is incorrect in English. The use of "at" in this context is unnecessary and non-standard.

  • Now do you see my point?
  • - Do you get my point?
  • But do you see my point?
  • Your point? - My point is, he ate his novel.
  • - Do you have a point?
  • Why do you file its teeth down to points?
  • Do you want to earn some points?
  • Your point? Well, my point is, he ate his novel. I know.
  • Do you own property on that new development, ocean point?
  • Do you think Ian'll get into West Point?
  • What do you suggest we do at this point?
  • Do you ever think, "What's the point?" - No!
  • How do you not see the point?
  • Okay, do you have a point?
  • Do you think my dad has a point?
  • Who do you see as the primary enemy at this point?
  • Look - What do you mean, there was no point?
  • Sergeant Cawood, do you have a rendezvous point?
  • How do you think you arrived at this point?
  • What do you think he was doing out at Hunters Point?

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