case in point

Idioms and Phrases

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]

Example Sentences

The Taleju Necklace, dating back to the 17th century, is a case in point.

From BBC

The clearest case in point is Ukraine, locked in a grueling war against Russia, which invaded in 2022.

From Los Angeles Times

A case in point will be at petrol pumps.

From BBC

The rules for projecting wildfire losses, a crucial aspect of calculating insurance rates, are a case in point.

From Los Angeles Times

His recent whining about some women in the Democratic Party who he perceives as whiners may serve as a case in point.

From Salon

Related Words

• object lesson