the proof is in the pudding

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—used to say that a person can only know if something is good or bad by trying it

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As to her ability to direct a visual team that includes architects Karen Putman and Brian Covington, interior designer Mike Moser, and landscape designers Patricia Benner and Chris Cummings, the proof is in the pudding. — Ingrid Schmidt, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026

Jutes For genre-defying rock-’n’-roll musician Jutes, the proof is in the pudding. — Jonathan Borge, InStyle, 27 Aug. 2026

As Grandma always said, the proof is in the pudding. — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025

Listen to this article 3 min MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred's rule changes may not be loved by baseball purists, but the proof is in the pudding. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025

The biggest question about this adaptation is not whether Lowden should play Darcy — the proof is in the pudding — but why isn’t Ronan playing Lizzie Bennet? — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025

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Rhymes for the proof is in the pudding

• gooding
• wooding