- be living proof of something
- to show that something is true or exists by being a clear example of it
She's living proof that anyone can succeed in this business.
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be living proof of something — phrase to show that something is true or exists by being a clear example of it She’s living proof that anyone can succeed in this business. Thesaurus: to show or agree that something is truesynonym Main entry: living … Useful english dictionary
(be) living proof of something … — be living ˈproof of sth/that… idiom to show by your actions or qualities that a particular fact is true • These figures are living proof of the government s incompetence. • He is living proof that not all engineers are boring. Main entry:… … Useful english dictionary
living proof — phrase someone who is living proof of something is an example that proves it to be true She’s living proof of the saying that life begins at fifty. Thesaurus: proof and evidencesynonym Main entry: proof … Useful english dictionary
living proof — someone who is living proof of something is an example that proves it to be true She s living proof of the saying that life begins at fifty … English dictionary
be living proof that — be (the) living proof that (or of) show by one s existence and qualities that something is the case she is living proof that hard work need not be aging … Useful english dictionary
proof — proof1 [ pruf ] noun ** 1. ) count or uncount information or evidence that shows that something is definitely true or definitely exists: proof of: We were unable to establish proof of her innocence. Do you have any proof of identity (=a document… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
proof — [[t]pru͟ːf[/t]] ♦♦♦ proofs 1) N VAR: oft N of n, N that Proof is a fact, argument, or piece of evidence which shows that something is definitely true or definitely exists. You have to have proof of residence in the state of Texas, such as a Texas … English dictionary
living — liv|ing1 [ lıvıŋ ] adjective count *** 1. ) usually before noun alive at the present time: He has no living relatives. She s arguably the sexiest living movie star. a ) the living all the people who are alive 2. ) only before noun living… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
living — I UK [ˈlɪvɪŋ] / US adjective *** 1) a) [usually before noun] alive at the present time He has no living relatives. She s arguably the sexiest living film star. b) the living all the people who are alive 2) [only before noun] living creatures are… … English dictionary
proof — proof1 W3S2 [pru:f] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(evidence)¦ 2¦(copy)¦ 3¦(mathematics)¦ 4 the proof of the pudding (is in the eating) 5¦(alcohol)¦ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ [Date: 1200 1300; : Old French; Origin: preuve, from Late Latin proba, from Latin probare; PROBE2 … Dictionary of contemporary English
