To sooth (someone) who has had their feathers ruffled; to pacify (someone) who is upset.

(dated, slang, often with to) To explain; to inform of something.

(informal, archaic) To get even with someone; to give them what they deserve. / (informal) To gauge or evaluate someone accurately.

(transitive, idiomatic) To blame (a problem) on someone; to hold someone responsible for (something).

(literally) to tap one's knuckles on an object such as a desk or wall to attract attention or as a signal of commmunication. / (somewhat dated, idiomatic) to give someone a punishment.

Alternative form of miss the point

present participle of miss someone's point

simple past tense and past participle of miss someone's point

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of miss someone's point

To cover someone's expenses; to pay for someone.