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I 1. [tip] noun(the small or thin end, point or top of something: the tips of my fingers.) bout, pointe2. verb(to put, or form, a tip on: The spear was tipped with an iron point.) garnir le bout de- tipped- tip-top - be on the tip of one's tongue II 1. [tip] past tense, past participle - tipped; verb1) (to (make something) slant: The boat tipped to one side.) (faire) pencher2) (to empty (something) from a container, or remove (something) from a surface, with this kind of motion: He tipped the water out of the bucket.) verser3) (to dump (rubbish): People have been tipping their rubbish in this field.) déverser2. noun(a place where rubbish is thrown: a refuse/rubbish tip.) dépotoir- tip overIII 1. [tip] noun(a gift of money given to a waiter etc, for personal service: I gave him a generous tip.) pourboire2. verb(to give such a gift to.) donner un pourboire àIV [tip] noun(a piece of useful information; a hint: He gave me some good tips on/about gardening.) conseil, tuyau- tip off
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make a point — {v. phr.} To try hard; make a special effort. Used with of and a verbal noun. * /He made a point of remembering to get his glasses fixed./ * /He made a point of thanking his hostess before he left the party./ … Dictionary of American idioms
make a point — {v. phr.} To try hard; make a special effort. Used with of and a verbal noun. * /He made a point of remembering to get his glasses fixed./ * /He made a point of thanking his hostess before he left the party./ … Dictionary of American idioms
make a point of — ► make a point of make a special effort to do something. Main Entry: ↑point … English terms dictionary
make your point — ► to tell people your opinion: »OK, you ve made your point. Let someone else say what they think now. Main Entry: ↑point … Financial and business terms
make a point of — (doing something) to be certain to do something that you think is important. She makes a point of sending thank you notes … New idioms dictionary
make a point — verb a) To argue or promote an idea. I suppose the people who wrote that stuff on the wall were trying to make a point, but they mainly made a mess. b) To take care in doing something of something; to pay attention or ensure that something is… … Wiktionary
make a point of — If you make a point of doing something, you make an effort to do what you think is the right thing to do. The singer made a point of thanking the musicians and the technicians … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
make a point of doing sth — ► to always do something, or to take particular care to do something: »She always makes a point of inviting all her staff to briefing meetings. Main Entry: ↑point … Financial and business terms
make a point of doing something — make a point of (doing something) to be certain to do something that you think is important. She makes a point of sending thank you notes … New idioms dictionary
make a point of — make a special and noticeable effort to do something. → point … English new terms dictionary
make a point of — do or say something with a definite intent He always makes a point of visiting his aunt when he is in town. (from Idioms in Speech) to insist on; lay stress on; consider as necessary or very important I used to make it a point of honour not to be … Idioms and examples
