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clear and to the point

clear and to the point

1 3.7
Easy to understand without extra details
  • idiom
translation icon : claro y directo
  • Her presentation was not only engaging but also clear and to the point, which kept the audience's attention.

Examples

  • I think I'd still rather read something clear and to the point of the message.

    Blog text (5)

  • When I come back, I want your answers clear and to the point.

    Silver Streak (1976)

  • I like your way of thinking; you made it clear and to the point.

    Blog text (28)

  • Another good read: clear and to the point.

    Blog text (10)

  • Be clear and to the point.

    Academic text (1996)

  • You did a great job on the tutorial; it is very clear and to the point, and the pictures are very helpful.

    Blog text (1)

  • It sounds confrontational, but I think it'll be best because it's clear and to the point that I love myself, and they shouldn't think otherwise.

    Blog text (22)

  • The instructions were clear and to the point, making it easy for everyone to follow.

  • I appreciate your feedback; it was concise, clear and to the point.

Synonyms

clear
vsclear and to the point
∞ 1.0

Easy to understand and not confusing

pairs that clarity with short, direct phrasing aimed at focus
to the point
vsclear and to the point
303 3.7

A comment that is direct and brief, talking only about the subject

also keeps language short while stressing clear straightforwardness
straightforward
vsclear and to the point
99 3.7

Something that is easy to understand and clear

adds concise, focused wording to make meaning immediately clear
concise
vsclear and to the point
37 4.2

Using few words to give important information clearly

emphasizes both brevity and plain directness rather than extra detail
succinct
vsclear and to the point
18 6.4

Short and clear, using only a few words

combines brief wording with plain directness for easy understanding
self-explanatory
vsclear and to the point
12 3.5

Easy to understand without extra help

prefers short, direct wording rather than relying on obviousness
compact
vsclear and to the point
9 4.2

Short and clear, using only a few words

focuses more on direct, clear wording for simple understanding
cut-and-dry
vsclear and to the point
1 4.1

Clear and simple, not likely to change

leans more toward short, direct phrasing than fixed conventionality

Antonyms

vague
230 4.6

Not clear or detailed so you are unsure what is meant

ambiguous
68 6.3

Not clear because it can have more than one meaning

How Concise

terse
12 7.0
clear and to the point
1 3.7
concise
37 4.2
wordy
8 3.7
long-winded
18 5.8

Surface Forms

clear and to the point positive

Morphology

clear + and + to + the + point

The adjective 'clear' is fully compositional, and the clause 'to the point' is mostly interpretable as 'directed at the main point' by combining 'to' + 'the' + 'point', so the overall meaning (straightforward and concise) is largely derivable from the parts. However, 'to the point' is a somewhat fixed/prepositional idiom using a metaphorical sense of 'point' (main topic), so some B1 learners may need prior exposure to that conventionalized phrasing.

Etymology

The phrase clear and to the point may come from the image of a straight arrow that goes right to the point with nothing in the way and words that are clear. So, it now means 'direct and short'.