Used to acknowledge that someone has made a valid or useful observation, often just before adding more information or changing an opinion.
“That's a good point - I hadn't thought about the extra shipping cost.”
“That's a good point. Maybe we should wait until the sale starts.”
In the conversation-based Listening Part 1, one speaker often uses this phrase to agree with the other before the discussion moves forward toward a decision. It's a signal that the topic is shifting or that new information is about to be considered. Pay close attention right after this phrase, because it often introduces a turning point in the conversation.
Synonyms: good thinking, fair point, valid observation