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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Expect to see Hutchinson come out looking to prove a point to start the season.
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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
That Caitlin Clark fouling Angel Reese ended with ESPN’s Ryan Clark posting pictures of his oldest daughter to prove a point to frenemy Robert Griffin III about race shows how the coverage of the WNBA remains flawed.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 23 May 2025
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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
That Caitlin Clark fouling Angel Reese ended with ESPN’s Ryan Clark posting pictures of his oldest daughter to prove a point to frenemy Robert Griffin III about race shows how the coverage of the WNBA remains flawed.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 23 May 2025
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“Prove a point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prove%20a%20point. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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