case in point
A teacher uses a simple math problem as a case in point to explain a new concept.
Noun Phrase: - An illustrative or relevant example: A specific instance or fact that clearly demonstrates or supports a general principle or argument being discussed.
This phrase is used to introduce or highlight a concrete example that perfectly illustrates a point just made. It signals that the following example is a clear and pertinent piece of evidence. - It is typically used after stating a general rule, observation, or claim. - The phrase often appears as "a case in point" or "is a case in point."
- "take (something) as a case in point": To use a specific thing as an illustrative example.
- To understand market volatility, take last week's currency fluctuation as a case in point.
- Exemplar (n): A typical or perfect example of something.
- Illustration (n): An example serving to explain or clarify.
- Instance (n): An example or single occurrence of something.
- Prime example
- Perfect illustration
- Relevant instance
- Apposite example
- For example / For instance: Used to introduce an example (more general and common than "a case in point").
- By way of illustration: A more formal phrase to introduce an explanatory example.
The phrase emphasizes that the cited example is not just any example, but one that is particularly apt, relevant, and convincing for the argument at hand. It implies the example is so fitting it could be used as evidence in a logical argument.
A teacher uses a simple math problem as a case in point to explain a new concept.
- an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time