prove sb right

Frequency: 8.320.4 per million words

to show that what someone believed or said was correct

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Examples (10)

  • She always said I'd succeed, and I'm determined to prove her right.
  • The coach's strategy was unconventional, but the team's victory proved him right.
  • He predicted the market crash, and unfortunately, events proved him right.
  • Don't underestimate her; she'll work hard to prove everyone right about her potential.
  • My mother warned me about that decision, and now I see she was proven right.
  • The scientist's controversial hypothesis was eventually proven right by new research.
  • Despite initial skepticism, his bold investment choice was proven right by the high returns.
  • I told you this project would be a success; I'm glad to prove myself right.
  • The early critics dismissed his work, but time would eventually prove them right.
  • By achieving her goals, she managed to prove all her supporters right.