show : Idioms & Phrases

• an exhibition of dogs.

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• noun a spectacular show organized in 1883 by William F. Cody that featured horseback riding and marksmanship on a large scale; toured the United States and Europe
  Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
  

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• an exhibition of domestic animals with prizes for the encouragement of stock breeding; usually accompanied with the exhibition of other agricultural and domestic products and of implements.

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• noun a program during which well-known people discuss a topic or answer questions telephoned in by the audience
  chat show.
  
  • in England they call a talk show a chat show

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• noun a competitive exhibition of dogs
  

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• noun a performance using gestures and body movements without words
  mime; pantomime.
  

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• . (a) Formerly, a part of a dramatic representation, shown in pantomime. "Inexplicable dumb shows and noise." Shak. (b) Signs and gestures without words; as, to tell a story in dumb show.

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• noun a series of acts at a night club
  floorshow; cabaret.
  

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• noun a drama executed by throwing shadows on a wall
  galanty show; shadow play.
  

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• noun a television or radio program in which contestants compete for awards
  giveaway.
  

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• noun any entertainment performed by ice skaters
  

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• an entertainment consisting of ice skaters performing figure-skating on a sheet of ice, usually in an arena, often accompanied by music.

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• noun a display of colored lights moving in shifting patterns
  

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• noun a troupe of performers in blackface typically giving a comic program of negro songs and jokes
  
• noun a variety show in which the performers are made up in blackface
  

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• noun a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
  flick; picture; pic; movie; motion picture; moving-picture show; motion-picture show; film; moving picture.
  
  • they went to a movie every Saturday night
  • the film was shot on location

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• noun a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
  flick; picture; pic; movie; motion picture; moving-picture show; motion-picture show; film; moving picture.
  
  • they went to a movie every Saturday night
  • the film was shot on location

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• noun a program devoted to current events, often using interviews and commentary
  news program; news.
  
  • we watch the 7 o'clock news every night

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• noun a guest who fails to notify a hotel or restaurant when canceling a reservation
  
• noun someone who shirks duty
  nonattender; truant.
  

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• a small show, or object exhibited, which is viewed through an orifice or a magnifying glass.

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• noun a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
  flick; picture; pic; movie; motion picture; moving-picture show; motion-picture show; film; moving picture.
  
  • they went to a movie every Saturday night
  • the film was shot on location

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• noun a show in which the actors are puppets
  puppet play.
  

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• a mock drama performed by puppets moved by wires.

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• noun an exhibition of pictures or objects viewed through a small hole or magnifying glass
  peepshow.
  
• noun a street show
  

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Rar"ee-show` noun

Etymology

Contr. fr. rarity-show.

Definitions

1. A show carried about in a box; a peep show. Pope.

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• noun a show on tour
  

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• noun a drama executed by throwing shadows on a wall
  galanty show; shadow play.
  

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• noun a poster advertising a show or play
  show bill; theatrical poster.
  

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• a broad sheet containing an advertisement in large letters.

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• noun those involved in providing entertainment: radio and television and films and theater
  show biz; entertainment industry.
  

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• a box xontaining some object of curiosity carried round as a show.

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• noun those involved in providing entertainment: radio and television and films and theater
  show biz; entertainment industry.
  

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• noun a poster advertising a show or play
  show bill; theatrical poster.
  

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• an advertising placard; also, a card for displaying samples.

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• a glaed case, box, or cabinet for displaying and protecting shopkeepers' wares, articles on exhibition in museums, etc.

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• a glass which displays objects; a mirror.

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• noun a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union
  MO; Missouri.
  

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• a raising of hands to indicate judgment; as, the vote was taken by a show of hands.

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• verb display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously
  swank; flash; flaunt; ostentate.
  
  • he showed off his new sports car

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• a piece of glass or crystal supposed to have the property of exhibiting images of persons or things not present, indicating in that way future events.

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• verb ask to leave
  
  • I was shown the door when I asked for a raise

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• noun the point in time at which an entertainment (a movie or television show etc.) is scheduled to begin
  

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• noun a trial held for show; the guilt of the accused person has been decided in advance
  

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• verb appear or become visible; make a showing
  turn up; come out; surface; come on.
  
  • She turned up at the funeral
  • I hope the list key is going to surface again
• verb be or become visible or noticeable
  show.
  
  • His good upbringing really shows
  • The dirty side will show

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• noun a setting in which something can be displayed to best effect
  showcase.
  
  • it was a showcase for democracy in Africa
• noun a window of a store facing onto the street; used to display merchandise for sale in the store
  shop window; shopwindow; display window.
  

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• noun someone who deliberately behaves in such a way as to attract attention
  exhibitionist.
  

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• noun an act so striking or impressive that the show must be delayed until the audience quiets down
  stopper; showstopper.
  
• noun something that is strikingly attractive or has great popular appeal
  showstopper.
  
  • she has a show-stopper of a smile
  • the brilliant orange flowers against the green foliage were a showstopper

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• noun a form of erotic entertainment in which a dancer gradually undresses to music
  striptease; strip.
  
  • she did a strip right in front of everyone

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• noun a program during which well-known people discuss a topic or answer questions telephoned in by the audience
  chat show.
  
  • in England they call a talk show a chat show

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• noun a program broadcast by television
  television program; television show; TV program.
  

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• (Mil.), to accept as prisoner, on submission in battle; to forbear to kill, as a vanquished enemy.

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• to manifest; to publish; to proclaim.

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• to exhibit the gait, speed, or the like; said especially of a horse.

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• to exhibit ostentatiously.
• to make a show; to display one's self.

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• to appear. Shak.

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• to reveal a devilish character, or betray an evil purpose, notwithstanding disguises, Satan being represented dramatically and symbolically as having cloven hoofs.

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• to flee; to run from.

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• to threaten. "When the Law shows her teeth, but dares not bite." Young.

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• to betray cowardice, a white feather in the tail of a cock being considered an indication that he is not of the true game breed.

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• to expose. Colloq.

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• noun a program broadcast by television
  television program; television show; TV program.
  

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• noun a show consisting of a series of short unrelated performances
  variety.
  

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• noun a spectacular show organized in 1883 by William F. Cody that featured horseback riding and marksmanship on a large scale; toured the United States and Europe
  Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
  

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