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  1. 09-Jan-2008, 20:59 #1
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    Will you tell me how to say in english: make the point of a situation.
    Thanks
  2. 09-Jan-2008, 21:48 #2
    MrPedantic
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    Default Re: Short question

    Hello Unreg.,

    I'm not sure what your original means. Is it e.g.

    1. do something on principle
    2. get to the essence of a situation
    3. use a situation as an analogy or example

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