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.