have (got) nothing left to prove
idiom
: to not have to do anything more to show that one is skillful, successful, etc.
I've accomplished everything I wanted to; I've got nothing left to prove.
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At Worcester, Anthony appears to have nothing left to prove.
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Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
Those new shareholders were present at Wembley to enjoy Sunday’s win, but also, presumably, to realise that Chelsea really have nothing left to prove in England.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Obviously, that’s a hard question to answer and solve, but Baltimore and its quarterback have nothing left to prove in the regular season.
—Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
While the band might have nothing left to prove with their beloved classic rock staple, that doesn’t mean Americans are done consuming the title.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
Rodrick Pleasant and Dijon Stanley have nothing left to prove in high school May 29, 2023 High school coaches appreciated learning about techniques and strategies from the assistant coaches.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2023
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Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
Those new shareholders were present at Wembley to enjoy Sunday’s win, but also, presumably, to realise that Chelsea really have nothing left to prove in England.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Obviously, that’s a hard question to answer and solve, but Baltimore and its quarterback have nothing left to prove in the regular season.
—Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
While the band might have nothing left to prove with their beloved classic rock staple, that doesn’t mean Americans are done consuming the title.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
Rodrick Pleasant and Dijon Stanley have nothing left to prove in high school May 29, 2023 High school coaches appreciated learning about techniques and strategies from the assistant coaches.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2023
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“Have (got) nothing left to prove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20%28got%29%20nothing%20left%20to%20prove. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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