prove a point

idiom

: to show that one is right about something
He's willing to do almost anything to prove a point.

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In short, the very smart contracts that power DeFi at the most important level continue to prove a point of weakness. Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025 Expect to see Hutchinson come out looking to prove a point to start the season. Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025 Joker is always trying to prove a point, especially to Batman. Charles Infosino, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 Chelsea have named their Club World Cup squad, and this summer’s tournament in the United States represents a huge opportunity for the players selected to prove a point before the start of next season. Simon Johnson, New York Times, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for prove a point

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“Prove a point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prove%20a%20point. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

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