go to show

Idioms  

1. 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.

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Example Sentences

It also might go to show the gem the Cougs pulled over the Idaho border in Jones.

From Seattle Times

It is not unusual at all for prosecutors to seek to introduce evidence of other acts that go to show the defendant's plan, intent, motive, modus operandi, and preparation, Laurie Levenson, a law professor at Loyola Marymount University, told Salon.

From Salon

“It does go to show that it is extremely difficult to get a federal civil rights violation on an officer because they have to prove beyond a reasonable doubt, willful intent and bias,” Mr. Haley added.

From New York Times

All these additions, listed in alphabetical order, go to show how LGBTQ+ TV goes beyond one-off characters, and how valuable it is for LGBTQ+ people to be portrayed with nuance and care.

From Seattle Times

People who are Muslim and Hindu still go to show him respect, and I think that is so telling.

From New York Times