show : Idioms & Phrases


Bench show

  • an exhibition of dogs.
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buffalo bill's wild west show

  • 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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Cattle show

  • 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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chat show

  • 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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dog show

  • noun a competitive exhibition of dogs
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Dumb show

  • 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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floor show

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

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

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

  • 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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light show

  • noun a display of colored lights moving in shifting patterns
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minstrel show

  • 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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motion-picture show

  • 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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moving-picture show

  • 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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news show

  • 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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no-show

  • 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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Peep show

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

  • 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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Puppet show

  • 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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raree-show

  • 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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road show

  • noun a show on tour
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shadow show

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

  • 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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show biz

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

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

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

  • 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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Show case

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

  • a glass which displays objects; a mirror.
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show me state

  • 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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Show of hands

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

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

  • 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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show the door

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

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

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

  • 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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show window

  • 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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show-off

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

  • 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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strip show

  • 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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talk show

  • 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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television show

  • noun a program broadcast by television
    television program; television show; TV program.
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To give, ∨ show, quarter

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

  • to manifest; to publish; to proclaim.
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To show his paces

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

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

  • to appear. Shak.
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To show the cloven foothoof

  • 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 show the heels

  • to flee; to run from.
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To show the teeth

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

  • 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 show up

  • to expose. Colloq.
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tv show

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

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

  • 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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