prove (something) to (one)
prove (something) to (one)
To show or provide evidence that substantiates or makes one believe a claim. This case is your chance to prove your worth to the firm. I want to prove my theory to the panel.
See also: prove
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
prove something to someone
to substantiate a claim about something to someone; to make someone believe or accept a statement about something. What do I have to do to prove my innocence to you? Nothing you say will prove it to me.
See also: prove
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- prove to
- prove out
- fend and prove
- build a case
- gather a case
- call someone's bluff, to
- call (one's) bluff
- call bluff
- call somebody's bluff
- call someone's bluff