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Meaning of miss the point | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To fail to grasp the meaning of an utterance or situation.

Equivalents

Deutsch vorbeireden
Español malinterpretar
Français être à côté de la plaque ne pas comprendre

Examples

“You're supposed to dip the bread in the soup. Eating them separately is missing the point⟳ of the meal.”
“Do you know⟳ what I mean⟳, or are you missing the point⟳?”
“Everything about you is intuitive So those who miss⟳ the point⟳ might rush⟳ right through it”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

miss'd missaid missaw missay missaying missays

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