Phrases Phrases for Handling Awkward Situations

That's a fair point.

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Meaning

I acknowledge the validity of your argument.

Examples

  • John: 'The deadline is quite tight.'<br>
  • Alice: 'That's a fair point. Perhaps we need to adjust our priorities.'
  • John: 'That's a fair point. We'll need to look for cost-saving measures.'
  • Alice: 'The cost of this project is higher than anticipated.'<br>