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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

for show en · ADP

Pronunciation

Meanings

  1. (idiomatic) intended to be seen but not bought or used; aesthetic as opposed to practical.
    • Guys, get down from the climbing frames! They're just there for show! 2024, Teacher Tommy T, What did I miss? 🤣 #schoolmemes #school #teacher #schoolmemories #teaching #schooldays #students:
    • Wealthy Nauruans spent their abundant money on cars that were for show.
  2. (idiomatic) done in an insincere or affected manner in order to impress others.

Translations (8)

it per impressionare (Translations) · pt por exibição (Translations) · pl dla bajeru (Translations) · pt para bonito (Translations) · fr pour la galerie (Translations) · es para impresionar (Translations) · ru для красоты (Translations) · ca per espectacle (Translations)