case in point
An example that demonstrates a point being made as truthful or correct. It’s important to always encrypt your data so hackers can’t steal it. The recent data breach is a case in point.
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case in point
a specific example of what one is talking about. Now, as a case in point, let’s look at nineteenth-century England. Fireworks can be dangerous. For a case in point, look at what happened to Bob Smith last Fourth of July.
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case in point
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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a case in point
A case in point is an example of something you have been talking about. Note: In the first two expressions, a case is a matter that is being dealt with by a lawyer or doctor, rather than referring to a box or suitcase. Anger can harm the person who experiences it. The person who leaves after an argument and drives dangerously fast to work is a case in point. Meeting the needs of future generations may need action now. Protecting the environment is a case in point.
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a case in point
an instance or example that illustrates what is being discussed.
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a case in ˈpoint
a clear example of the problem, situation, etc. that is being discussed: Many of the students are from Latin America. Carlos is a case in point — he’s from Colombia.
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as in example
one of a group or collection that shows what the whole is like
Action films tend to draw the biggest audiences, and this CGI extravaganza is a case in point.
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1) рассматриваемое дело; данное дело
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I tell you he is selfish. His unwillingness to help his friend is a case in point. — Я вам говорю, что он эгоист. Его нежелание помочь другу достаточно показательно.
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case in point — Meaning an instance of something has just occurred that was previously discussed. For instance, a person may have told another that something always happens. Later that day, they see it happening, and the informer might say, case in point … The small dictionary of idiomes
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case in point — index example, illustration, instance, sample, specimen Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
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case in point — {n. phr.} An example that proves something or helps to make something clearer. * /An American can rise from the humblest beginnings to become President. Abraham Lincoln is a case in point./ … Dictionary of American idioms
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case in point — {n. phr.} An example that proves something or helps to make something clearer. * /An American can rise from the humblest beginnings to become President. Abraham Lincoln is a case in point./ … Dictionary of American idioms
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case in point — noun an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time (Freq. 2) • Syn: ↑precedent • Derivationally related forms: ↑precede (for: ↑precedent) • Hypernyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
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case in point — (a) case in point one example of this. Elliott is one of the best rappers around, and her new album is a case in point. Boston is such an unpredictable team their victory over Indiana yesterday is a case in point … New idioms dictionary
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case in point — This term refers to an example which serves to illustrate, support or prove a point which is currently under discussion. Not even the most talented athlete is guaranteed a long career. The latest skiing accident is a case in point … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
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case in point — an example to support my point or thesis Social democracy can succeed. Sweden is a case in point … English idioms
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case in point — n. phr. An example that proves something or helps to make something clearer. An American can rise from the humblest beginnings to become President. Abraham Lincoln is a case in point … Словарь американских идиом
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case in point — an example that proves something or helps to make something clear What he just said was a case in point about what I have been saying all year … Idioms and examples
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(a) case in point — a case in point phrase an example of the situation or behaviour that you are talking about Shoppers tend to think that high prices mean high quality. Electrical goods are a case in point. Thesaurus: typical or good example of somethingsynonym… … Useful english dictionary
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Речь идет
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A case in point is the dispute between Libya and some Western countries.
Примером этого является спор между Ливией и некоторыми западными странами.
A case in point was the brutal blockade imposed against Cuba by the United States for more than 40 years.
Примером этого является ожесточенная блокада Кубы, ведущаяся Соединенными Штатами на протяжении более 40 лет.
A case in point was the situation in Jammu and Kashmir.
A case in point is the Greek Cypriot refusal to accept the well-established United Nations definition of the principle of bi-zonality.
Примером этого может служить нежелание киприотов-греков принять уже признанное определение Организации Объединенных Наций принципа двухзональности.
A case in point is insurance industry.
A case in point is the acquisition of a new submarine.
Одна из них — освящение нового подводного корабля.
A case in point is the fast growing mobile telephony market.
В том числе и для стремительно растущего рынка мобильных телефонов.
A case in point is the belief that penicillin or other antibiotics will cure viral infections-they will not.
Речь идет о вере в то, что пенициллин или другие антибиотики вылечат вирусные инфекции — они не будут.
A case in point are the obstacles to allocating resources and the unjustified opposition to executing some projects.
Следует, к примеру, отметить создаваемые для них трудности при выделении ресурсов и неоправданное противодействие осуществлению некоторых проектов.
A case in point were the proposals relating to preventive deployment — an approach already implemented before its modalities had even been discussed.
Об этом свидетельствуют предложения о превентивном развертывании, которое осуществлялось бы до обсуждения даже форм такой операции.
A case in point is eco-labelling in the timber sector.
A case in point was the characterization of attacks against works or installations containing dangerous forces as a crime.
Так будет в случае установления преступного характера нападений на памятники искусства и на установки, содержащие опасные силы.
A case in point is the nuclear tests conducted earlier this year that contradict the international disarmament and non-proliferation efforts.
Речь идет о ядерных испытаниях, проведенных ранее в этом году, которые противоречат международному разоружению и усилиям в области нераспространения.
A case in point is, an online publishing company.
A case in point is the two biggest sports movies of 2006.
Речь идет о двух крупнейших спортивных фильмах 2006.
A case in point is the genetic engineering we are tasked to do.
Подходящий пример — работы по генной инженерии, которые нам поручено проводить.
A case in point may be that firms should refrain from abusing any dominant market position that an investment arrangement might offer.
Ключевым вопросом в этом отношении, возможно, является необходимость отказа компаний от злоупотребления любым доминирующим положением на рынке, которое им может обеспечить соглашение об инвестициях.
A case in point is recruitment into the armed forces.
Речь идет о призыве в вооруженные силы.
A case in point is related to the fight against terrorism.
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Definition of Case in point
- an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
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Словосочетания
case in point — случай, относящийся к рассматриваемому вопросу; рассматриваемый вопрос
a case in point — дело, относящееся к данному вопросу или обсуждаемой теме
the case in point — а) данный случай; случай, относящийся к делу; б) подходящий пример
the case in point is — речь идет о
a case in point is… — пример этого
this is the case in point — это подходящий пример
Автоматический перевод
речь, рассматриваемый вопрос, показательный пример, случай в пункте, дело в точке
Перевод по словам
case — случай, дело, корпус, чехол, футляр, ящик, покрывать, упаковывать в ящик, обшивать
point — точка, пункт, момент, очко, место, дело, смысл, указывать, острить, целиться, говорить
Примеры
Tom’s career is a case in point (=a clear example of something that you are discussing or explaining).
Карьера Тома является тому показательным примером (т.е. ярким примером того, что вы обсуждаете или объясняет).
Case in Point Meaning
Definition: A relevant example of something.
Origin of Case in Point
This expression originally was shorter; it was simply in point. It comes from the French expression a pointe. The French meaning was something relevant and to the point.
Case is sometimes used in a similar way to for example, and over time people started saying case in point instead of just in point.
In point originated in English around the year 1658, and case in point came a little later, in the 1700s. Another related idiom is in point of fact.
A common error is to structure this phrase case and point. The correct formulation is case in point.
Examples of Case in Point
Two friends are discussing whether or not sequels are ever as good as the first film.
Kira: I totally disagree. Sequels are almost always terrible, and they are never better than the original film.
Dan: That’s not true. Case in point: The Godfather, Part 2.
Kira: I’ve never seen it, so that doesn’t count.
Dan: Then we’ll watch it together.
The following example involves two women talking about whether or not athletes should enter other fields such as acting or politics.
Gertrude: I just don’t think that athletes make good actors. And they should definitely stay out of politics!
Ruby: But sometimes they can be very popular in those fields.
Gertrude: Like who? Give me one example.
Ruby: A case in point is Arnold Schwarzenegger. He was a bodybuilder, then a very popular actor, and then a governor.
More Examples
This excerpt is about a political advisor who used a term that many people avoid. This is because many people use this term when making hate speech about Jewish people.
Subtlety is not Steve Bannon’s strong suit.
- Case in point, the senior adviser to President Donald Trump, who rarely speaks publicly, decided this would be a good week to use a term known as an anti-Semitic dog whistle. –Chicago Tribune
This example is from an article about an actress. After saying that she makes all movies better, the author gives an example to prove his point.
- Carla Gugino is an actress who makes everything she’s in better. The latest case in point: “Wolves,” a coming-of-age movie out on Friday in which she plays a New York City wife and mom. –New York Daily News
Summary
Case in point is an example that illustrates a point or proves or supports an argument.
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- 1 Case in Point Meaning
- 2 Origin of Case in Point
- 3 Examples of Case in Point
- 4 More Examples
- 5 Summary