show in
show out
show up
To usher; conduct; accompany.
"My husband will show you in," Mary said to the guests when they arrived at the door.
show of hands
An open vote during a meeting when those who vote yes and those who vote no hold up their hands to be counted.
The chairman said, "I'd like to see a show of hands if we're ready for the vote."
show off
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.
Mary showed her large wedding ring off to all her friends.
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.
Elizabeth is an excellent swimmer, but I don’t like the way she shows off in front of everyone. It’s very obvious that she enjoys being a showoff.
show one's colors
show one's true colours
To show what you are really like.
We thought Toby was timid, but he showed his colors when he rescued the ponies from the burning barn.
To make known what you think or plan to do.
Проявлять свою истинную сущность.
Mr. Ryder is afraid that he will lose the election if he shows his colors on civil rights.
We would not help Jim until he showed his colors.
In times of crisis people show their true colours.
Во время кризиса люди показывают свои истинные лица.
show one's face
To be seen; appear.
Bill is afraid to show his face since Tom threatened to beat him up.
Judy is a wonderful mimic but she is too shy to show her face on stage.
After cheating on the test, Chris was ashamed to show his face.
show one's hand
To reveal or exhibit one's true and hitherto hidden purpose.
Only after becoming Chancellor of Germany did Adolf Hitler really show his hand and reveal that he intended to take over other countries.
show one's teeth
To show anger; show belligerence.
He is a very mild, private person, but during a tough business negotiation he knows how to show his teeth.
show the door
To ask (someone) to go away.
Ruth was upsetting the other children, so I showed her the door.
Our neighbors invited themselves to the party and stayed until Harry showed them the door.