show me an x and i'll show you a y
The phrase "show me an x and I'll show you a y" is an expression used to convey that if someone presents or provides evidence of a certain thing or situation (represented by x), then the speaker will confidently or convincingly demonstrate or reveal another thing or outcome (represented by y). It suggests a cause-and-effect relationship or a connection between the two elements mentioned in the expression.
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