talking point

== English == === Alternative forms === talking-point === Noun === talking point (plural talking points) 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. Synonym: talker 1908, J. W. Jenks, "The Principles of Government Control of Business," American Economic Association Quarterly, 3rd series, vol. 9, no. 1, p. 3: Such an expression ["natural rights"] is, of course, an excellent talking point as a basis for argument to convince people, and perhaps through them to change the opinion of the government. 2002, Elizabeth Foyster, "Creating a Veil of Silence? Politeness and Marital Violence in the English Household," Transactions of the Royal Historical Society, 6th series, vol. 12, p. 399: First, it will be demonstrated that marital violence continued to be a talking point within polite society. ==== Translations ==== === Further reading === “talking point”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present. “talking point”, in Cambridge English Dictionary, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire: Cambridge University Press, 1999–present. “talking point” in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, Longman.