Meaning

"Good point" means "You've said something true that I hadn't considered." In a discussion, a "point" is one idea or argument. When someone adds an idea that changes the picture, "good point" gives them credit for it. You're not always agreeing with everything they said, only with that one idea.

It is neutral and works everywhere: in meetings, in class, with friends. It's one of the kindest ways to show you're really listening, and it takes the heat out of a disagreement. Longer versions are "That's a good point" and, more formally, "You make a good point." To give credit but keep your view, add "but": "Good point, but we still need to decide today."

In a conversation

LucasLi Na
  1. Lucas
  2. Li Na
  3. Lucas
  4. Li Na
  5. Lucas

Say it out loud

Tap a sentence to hear it. Say it after the voice.

Check yourself

1Lucas says "Oh, good point." What has changed?
2You want to give someone credit but keep your own opinion. Which line does that?

Practice · 3 min

Listen, then say each line. The stress is on "point", and the "t" at the end is crisp.

Say it today

Use it once in a real conversation before tomorrow. Out loud counts, even to yourself.