gain a point—
1. score a point in a game or contest:
- A player gains a point if the opponent hits the ball when it is out of bounds (anywhere not on his court).
2. increase one’s authority, influence, or reputation:
- The English Minister can often gain a point by dexterous dealing in Parliament.
gain one’s point—persuade smb. to agree to one’s objective:
- When he saw that he could not gain his point, the young gentleman got into a temper.