have something to show for something en · VERB
Meanings
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(idiomatic) To have (some profit, reward, benefit, etc.) as a result of (one's work, expenditure, etc.)
I've been panning for gold for two years, and this tiny speck is all I have to show for it.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| had something to show for something | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| had something to show for something | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| has something to show for something | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| having something to show for something | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |