case in point

An example that demonstrates a point being made as truthful or correct. It's important to always encrypt your data so hackers can't steal it. The recent data breach is a case in point.

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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

case in point

a specific example of what one is talking about. Now, as a case in point, let's look at nineteenth-century England. Fireworks can be dangerous. For a case in point, look at what happened to Bob Smith last Fourth of July.

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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

case in point

A relevant example or illustration of something, as in A case in point was the collision of a cyclist with a pedestrian crossing the designated bike path . [Mid-1700s]

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

a case in point

A case in point is an example of something you have been talking about. Note: In the first two expressions, a case is a matter that is being dealt with by a lawyer or doctor, rather than referring to a box or suitcase. Anger can harm the person who experiences it. The person who leaves after an argument and drives dangerously fast to work is a case in point. Meeting the needs of future generations may need action now. Protecting the environment is a case in point.

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Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

a case in point

an instance or example that illustrates what is being discussed.

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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

a case in ˈpoint

a clear example of the problem, situation, etc. that is being discussed: Many of the students are from Latin America. Carlos is a case in point — he’s from Colombia.

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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

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a case in point
above the law
a steal
be a steal
get down to the facts
with (one's) hand on (one's) heart
with your hand on your heart
be as good as (one's) word
be as good as your word
to be truthful

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