go to show



go to show (something)

if an event or situation goes to show something, it proves that it is true (never in continuous tenses; usually + that ) There are more women in parliament now than ever before. It just goes to show that things are changing. (often + question word) The painting was gone for a week before anyone noticed, which only goes to show how unobservant people are.
See also: show

go to show

Help to indicate or serve as evidence. For example, His research goes to show that the medication is ineffective. This term was first recorded in 1842.
See also: show

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Franklyn['fræŋkliŋ]
Bald[bɔ:ld]
Bethania-Spanish, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Mudiwa-Southern African, Shona
FulvioFOOL-vyoItalian
Goteleib-Ancient Germanic