show off

[show off] {v. phr.}

1. To put out nicely for people to see; display; exhibit.

* /The Science Fair gave Julia a chance to show off her shell collection./

* /The girls couldn't wait to show off their fine needlework to our visitors./

2. {informal} To try to attract attention; also, try to attract attention to.

* /The children always show off when we have company./

* /Joe hasn't missed a chance to show off his muscles since that pretty girl moved in next door./

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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms


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