show up
To make known the real truth about (someone).
The man said he was a mind reader, but he was shown up as a fake.
To come or bring out; become or make easy to see.
The detective put a chemical on the paper, and the fingertips showed up.
This test shows up your weaknesses in arithmetic.
Willie hopes that the watch he lost last Sunday shows up soon.
To come; appear.
We had agreed to meet at the gym, but Larry didn't show up.
Only five students showed up for the class meeting.
It really gets on my nerves that Ursula shows up late for every meeting.
showdown
A final challenge or confrontation during which both sides have to use all of their resources.
You cannot know a country's military strength until a final showdown occurs.
showgirl
One who works as an entertainer in a bar or nightclub, musical show, etc.
Several famous Hollywood stars actually started their careers as showgirls.
showoff
A boastful person.
Jim always has to be the center of attention; he is an insufferable showoff.
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.
stand a chance
stand a show
To have a possibility or opportunity; be likely to do or get something.
Fred doesn't stand a chance of being elected.
We stand a good chance of seeing Mary at the party.
The New York baseball team stands a good chance of winning the World Series this year.
Because John doesn’t have any previous work experience, he doesn’t stand a chance of getting that job.
The woman injured in the serious train accident doesn’t stand much chance of surviving.
steal the show
To act or do so well in a performance that you get most of the attention and the other performers are unnoticed.
Mary was in only one scene of the play, but she stole the show from the stars.
stop the show
To elicit such a strong applause from the audience that the show is interrupted.
Pavarotti's rendition of "O sole mio" always stops the show.
take to one's heels
show a clean pair of heels
To begin to run or run away.
Начать бежать или убегать.
When he heard the police coming, the thief took to his heels.
Услышав приближение полиции, вор бросился наутек.
When the thunderstorm rolled in unexpectedly, we had no choice but to take to our heels and seek shelter under the nearest tree.
Когда неожиданно налетела гроза, у нас не было выбора, кроме как бежать и искать укрытие под ближайшим деревом.
When the confrontation escalated, he decided it was best to show a clean pair of heels before things got out of hand.
Когда конфронтация обострилась, он решил, что лучше ретироваться, прежде чем ситуация выйдет из-под контроля.
In the face of danger, she didn’t hesitate to show a clean pair of heels and sprinted for safety.
Перед лицом опасности она не колеблясь приняла решение избежать ее и бросилась бежать в безопасное место.