Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
it-just-goes-to-show
idiom
ɪt dʒʌst ɡoʊz tə ʃoʊ
Definition
A phrase used to indicate that a certain point or example serves as evidence or illustration of a broader truth.
Examples
- When she aced the exam after only studying for a week, it just goes to show that hard work pays off.
- The storm caused severe damage; it just goes to show how powerful nature can be.
Meaning
This expression reveals that the situation or fact being discussed clearly demonstrates or highlights a particular conclusion or moral.
Synonyms
- that proves the point
- it demonstrates
- it illustrates
