on show
idiom
: put somewhere for people to see
Her paintings are on show at the art gallery.
The artifacts will be put on show in the museum.
His work goes on show tomorrow.
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The latest books from the authors behind This is Going to Hurt, The Atlas Six and The Night Agent will be on show, along with titles that bring to mind The Bear and Alias.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
While Thuram was the one to find the opening goal, this match was another where a budding midfield partnership was clearly on show.
—Adam Digby, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Rochon’s knack for evoking this sort of emotional grandeur and artistic heritage will be on show to a wider public of furniture-makers at Milan’s Salone del Mobile design fair set to kick off April 8.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 4 Mar. 2025
Pressing from the front, dropping back to help his defence and running beyond City’s last line were all on show on Sunday, making Szobozslai a strong contender for player of the match.
—Sam Lee, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
While Thuram was the one to find the opening goal, this match was another where a budding midfield partnership was clearly on show.
—Adam Digby, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Rochon’s knack for evoking this sort of emotional grandeur and artistic heritage will be on show to a wider public of furniture-makers at Milan’s Salone del Mobile design fair set to kick off April 8.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 4 Mar. 2025
Pressing from the front, dropping back to help his defence and running beyond City’s last line were all on show on Sunday, making Szobozslai a strong contender for player of the match.
—Sam Lee, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
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“On show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20show. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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