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Meaning of strain a point | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To make a special effort; especially, to do a degree of violence to some principle or to one's own feelings.

Examples

“I want you to strain a point, Mr Bellingham, and to do me a service which I assure you you shall never have any cause to regret. I want you to wire instructions down the line to detain this Arab and his companions and to keep them in custody until the receipt of further instructions.”

CEFR level

C1

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

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See also

strain at a gnat strain at the leash strain courtesy strain every nerve strain the potatoes strained

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