Meaning of the word "labor the point" in English
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labor the point
US /ˈleɪbər ðə pɔɪnt/
UK /ˈleɪbər ðə pɔɪnt/
Idiom
1.
to explain something in too much detail or to repeat it unnecessarily, making it boring or tedious
Example:
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I don't want to labor the point, but it's crucial that we finish this by Friday.
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He tends to labor the point when he's trying to convince someone.
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