Meaning
proves or demonstrates that something is true (especially a general truth)
Primary Function
evidence-to-conclusion opener
Communicative Purpose
presents an event as proof of a broader point
Pattern
It goes to show that
Core Structure
It goes to show that
Função primária
evidence-to-conclusion opener
Propósito comunicativo
presents an event as proof of a broader point
Situações de gatilho
anecdotes, arguments, morality tales
Contextos
conversational, everyday, editorials
Padrão
It goes to show that
Estrutura central
It goes to show that
Slots de substituição
Any clause or statement that follows "that" and illustrates the point being made, e.g., "hard work pays off"
Colocados típicos
- that
- you never know
- hard work pays off
Substituições comuns
- It proves that
- This shows that
- It demonstrates that
Erros comuns
'It goes to show to' – second preposition unnecessary.
Similar / contraste
"It's a testament to" (formal)
Interferências
may confuse with 'It goes without saying'
Família do chunk
- demonstrative conclusion openers
Nuance
somewhat idiomatic; often used to moralize or emphasize broader lessons from specific examples.
Efeito pragmático
turns an anecdote into a lesson by asserting the underlying truth behind it.
Dica de memória
'goes to show' = leads to demonstrating
Nota
Ensure the clause following 'It goes to show that' presents a clear conclusion or lesson derived from the preceding context.
Upgrade path
from 'This proves' → 'It shows that' → 'It goes to show that'
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