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show in Hindi हिन्दी
show in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
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show in Malayalam മലയാളം
show in Marathi मराठी
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show in English
- show⇄adj. 1. fitted or used for show or display.
Ex. a show dog.
2. of or having to do with a theatrical show or shows. Also, (especially British or Archaic,) shew. - show⇄expr. for show, for effect; to attract attention.
Ex. A fine pair of organs, which I could not find they made use of in divine service, ... but only for show (John Evelyn). - show⇄expr. run the show, (Informal.) to take complete charge of an operation or situation; assume control over something.
Ex. He is running the whole show. - show⇄expr. show off,
a. to act or talk for show; make a display of.
Ex. It is true that many of these boys try to show off and are irresponsible (New York Times).
b. to display; exhibit.
Ex. Most girls like to show off fine clothes. - show⇄expr. show one's colors. See under color.
- show⇄expr. show one's face. See under face.
- show⇄expr. show one's hand. See under hand.
- show⇄expr. show the door. See under door.
- show⇄expr. show up,
a. to hold up for ridicule or contempt; expose.
Ex. The pompous student was shown up by the professor.
b. to stand out; be or become prominent.
Ex. [His face] showed up in the illumination of the dashboard, wide, - show⇄expr. stand a show, (Informal.) to stand a chance; have a favorable prospect.
Ex. He stood no show of securing the nomination for the legislature (Lisbon, North Dakota, Star). - show⇄expr. steal the show,
a. to attract the most attention, applause, or favor.
Ex. The Stravinsky [piece] stole the show, as it always has (Howard Klein).
b. to take away, as credit or applause (from someone).
Ex. Two relatively un - show⇄noun 1. a display; sight; spectacle.
Ex. The jewels made a fine show.
2. a display for effect; ostentatious display; parade; pomp.
Ex. He made a show of learning to impress us.
3. any kind of public exhibition or display, especi - show⇄show, verb, showed,shownorshowed,showing,noun, adjective.
- show⇄v.i. 1. to be in sight; appear; be seen.
Ex. The hole in your sock shows above your shoe. Anger showed in his face.
2. to present an appearance; make a display.
Ex. Her imperfect and unequal gait, which showed to peculiar disadvantage - show⇄v.t. 1a. to let be seen; put in sight; display.
Ex. The little girl showed her dolls to us. The dog showed his teeth.
b. to exhibit (as animals or flowers) publicly.
Ex. to show one's dog.
c. to display (as goods or wares) for s