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Moot point
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議論の余地がある点, 議論の余地がある問題
a subject about which there are different opinions or disagreements
Idiom
Informal
Old useWhat is the origin of the idiom "moot point" and when to use it?
The idiom "moot point" originated from Old English, where "moot" referred to a formal assembly or meeting. Over time, the term evolved to signify a hypothetical or debatable point that is subject to discussion or dispute but has no practical consequence or relevance to the current situation. In modern usage, a "moot point" is often used to describe an issue or argument that is rendered irrelevant or academic because it no longer holds practical importance or is no longer applicable to the present circumstances.
Example
Whether we should have used a different approach in the last project is a moot point now; we need to focus on the upcoming one.
前回のプロジェクトで別のアプローチを使うべきだったかは、今や議論の余地がある点だ；我々は次のプロジェクトに集中する必要がある。
Discussing the merits of the old policy versus the new one is a moot point since the company has already implemented the changes.
古い政策と新しい政策の利点を議論することは、すでに会社が変更を実施したため、議論の余地がある点です。
