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.
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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
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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
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“Prove a point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prove%20a%20point. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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