Etwas unter Beweis stellen
Example: Sie musste ihr Können im Vorstellungsgespräch unter Beweis stellen.
Definition
"Etwas unter Beweis stellen" means to demonstrate or prove one's abilities, qualities, or skills in a concrete situation. It involves showing evidence or confirmation of something, often to convince others of one's competence or truthfulness.
Etymology
The phrase "etwas unter Beweis stellen" comes from German, where 'etwas' means 'something,' 'unter' means 'under,' and 'Beweis' means 'proof.' The expression literally means 'to place something under proof,' which figuratively means to demonstrate or prove something. Did you know? The word 'Beweis' traces back to the Old High German 'biwīs,' related to 'witness' and 'proof.'
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