case in point

Idioms  

1. A relevant example or illustration of something, as in A case in point was the collision of a cyclist with a pedestrian crossing the designated bike path. [Mid-1700s]

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Example Sentences

Bosnia was a case in point, with some supporters critical of the substitutions made as Wales lost control of the game - and their destiny - in a key period.

From BBC

But the manager noted how Newcastle's athleticism - a hallmark of this side at their best - has returned of late, and Gordon's goal against Chelsea was a case in point.

From BBC

Last year is a good case in point.

From MarketWatch

"You have to be mindful and conscientious," she said, noting that last year's hosting gig in the shadow of deadly fires that devastated Los Angeles was a case in point.

From Barron's

Their strategy of extending the contracts of their best talent in search of continuity and stability also features prominently in their pitch - the 10-year contract striker Erling Haaland signed last year a case in point.

From BBC

Related Words

• object lesson