show
UK /ʃəʊ/US /ʃoʊ/
verb20
noun19
forms
show'd · shew · showed · showedst · shown · showing · showeth · shows · showest
Phrases with show
- show offTo attract attention to for the purpose of bragging or personal exhibitionism; to demonstrate a skill, talent or property for the purpose of bragging or personal exhibitionism.
- after the Lord Mayor's showSaid of a disappointing or mundane event occurring straight after an exciting, magnificent, or triumphal event.
- dog and pony showA small traveling circus featuring animals as entertainment.
- for showintended to be seen but not bought or used; aesthetic as opposed to practical.
- have something to show for somethingTo have (some profit, reward, benefit, etc.) as a result of (one's work, expenditure, etc.)
- horror showA horror movie or television show or other performance which depicts gruesome, horrible, or disgusting events, especially in a vividly visual manner.
- make a show of oneselfTo embarrass oneself or others in public.
- run the showTo be the leader, to be in charge.
- show someone a good timeTo sleep with; have sex with.
- show a legTo wake up and get out of bed.
- show someone a thing or twoAn expression used to indicate that one intends to impress others with something.
- show ankleTo provide a hint or to reveal partial information in order to gain attention or arouse interest.
- show aroundTo accustom (someone) to a physical place, especially a building, site for an event, etc.
- show awayTo show off.
- show colourTo get angry, to scowl.
- show downTo place a card face-up in front of oneself.
- show forthTo exhibit; to demonstrate.
- show inTo lead or direct someone to an enclosed space, usually a room.
- show of handsA vote in which people raise a hand in order to state their agreement with something.
- show one's assTo act or behave in a rude or obnoxious manner; to misbehave.