goes to show

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something goes to show (you)

something proves that something else is true The website goes to show that almost anything can be marketed online.

Usage notes: often preceded by it (just): â€œYou can get a bigger car for twice the price, but it has the same features as the smaller one.â€ â€œIt just goes to show you - bigger might not necessarily be better.â€

See also: goes, show

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