词汇 | have something to prove |
释义 | Idiom have something to prove to need to show that you can succeed when people expect you to fail.After two dismal seasons, the players on this team feel they have something to prove. Usage notes: also used in the negative form have nothing to prove or not have anything to prove - to have no reason to persuade others you can succeed, because you have already succeeded: He was as famous as he wanted to be, and felt he no longer had anything to prove. have something to proveTo have the need to display and confirm one's abilities to others who are doubtful. His parents expect his art career to fail, so he definitely has something to prove with this upcoming gallery show. |
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