the object of the exercise

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the object of the exercise — idiom

1. the real reason for doing an activity, especially one that may look strange or p

1.idiom
Definition

the real reason for doing an activity, especially one that may look strange or pointless from the outside.

Example

Walking blindfolded through the room sounds silly, but trust is the object of the exercise.

The object of the exercise is to learn each teammate's name before lunch.