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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The knowledge that Wolff was courting Verstappen to be the team's new number-one driver could also play into Russell's rivalry, with the Englishman wanting to prove a point to his own team boss, as well as his rival.
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
For many entrepreneurs — cue the script of The Social Network — spite can be a highly motivating factor, fueling the desire to succeed and prove a point.
—Jennifer Sodini, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2025
Maybe Alonso would go that type of route and prove a point to the Mets in the process.
—Jim Bowden, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
The responses even have some wondering if this will negatively impact the Chiefs on Sunday, so the refs can prove a point about their neutrality.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2025
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
For many entrepreneurs — cue the script of The Social Network — spite can be a highly motivating factor, fueling the desire to succeed and prove a point.
—Jennifer Sodini, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2025
Maybe Alonso would go that type of route and prove a point to the Mets in the process.
—Jim Bowden, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
The responses even have some wondering if this will negatively impact the Chiefs on Sunday, so the refs can prove a point about their neutrality.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2025
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“Prove a point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prove%20a%20point. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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