Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
talking point — UK US noun [C] ► something that people are interested in and want to talk about: »Global oil prices were a major talking point amongst investors. ► US MEETINGS, POLITICS a subject that someone talks about or a statement that someone makes at a… … Financial and business terms
talking point — talking points N COUNT A talking point is an interesting subject for discussion or argument. It s bound to be the main talking point during discussions between the Prime Minister and the President … English dictionary
talking point — ☆ talking point n. a persuasive point to be emphasized, as in presenting an argument … English World dictionary
talking point — n BrE a subject that a lot of people want to talk about … Dictionary of contemporary English
talking point — ► NOUN ▪ a topic that invites discussion or argument … English terms dictionary
Talking point — A talking point is a neologism for an idea which may or may not be factual, usually compiled in a short list with summaries of a speaker s agenda for public or private engagements. Public relations professionals, for example, sometimes prepare… … Wikipedia
talking point — UK [ˈtɔːkɪŋ ˌpɔɪnt] / US [ˈtɔkɪŋ ˌpɔɪnt] noun [countable] Word forms talking point : singular talking point plural talking points something interesting that people are likely to want to discuss … English dictionary
talking point — noun A specific topic raised in a conversation or argument which is intended as a basis for further discussion, especially one which represents a point of view. Such an expression [ natural rights ] is, of course, an excellent talking point as a… … Wiktionary
Talking Point (BBC Arabic) — Talking Point (Nuqtat Hewar) is a TV and Radio phone in programme broadcast on BBC Arabic Service. It was launched on March 26, 2003. The first edition of Nuqtat Hewar presented listeners views on the war in Iraq. The programme goes live five… … Wikipedia
Talking point (disambiguation) — * Talking point, a brief phrase used by speakers, especially in politics * Talking Points Memo, a political blog * Talking Points, an episode of the West Wing television program … Wikipedia
talking point — {n.} Something good about a person or thing that can be talked about in selling it. * /The streamlined shape of the car was one of its talking points./ * /John tried to get Mary to date Bill. One of his talking points was that Bill was captain of … Dictionary of American idioms
