Meanings
A reference to the fact that the speaker is about to say something blunt rather than fine (that is, delicate or subtle).
How to pronounce "not to put too fine a point on it":
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Used to apologize for a possibly impolite statement one is making.
Example Sentences
1
The movie was, not to put too fine a point on it, a complete disaster.
2
He's not the brightest person in the room, not to put too fine a point on it.
3
The presentation lacked substance, not to put too fine a point on it.
4
The food was, not to put too fine a point on it, inedible.
5
She is, not to put too fine a point on it, a terrible singer.
