have a point

Make some sense

To have a point is to make a valid or reasonable argument, even if you don't entirely agree with the person making it: I still think we should go, but you have a point about the weather.

The phrase acknowledges that someone's reasoning deserves consideration.

She has a point—we really should have called ahead.

acknowledgment

concede

Admit something reluctantly

accept · agree · recognize · validate · affirm · confirm · fair enough · touché · duly noted · understood

validity

accurate

Conforming to fact

truthful · factual · legitimate · sound · justified · defensible · undeniable · irrefutable · credible · substantiated

persuasion

convincing

Able to persuade

eloquent · articulate · influential · forceful · strong · effective · reasoned · solid · airtight · bulletproof

insight

astute

Mentally sharp, discerning

sharp · penetrating · discerning · wise · sagacious · profound · enlightening · thought-provoking · eye-opening · illuminating

Opposites
validity of argument

have a pointmiss the point

Fail to understand essence

not have a leg to stand on · miss the mark · be wrong

persuasive force

have a pointfall flat

Fail to impress

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G