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 worst one is by far Ed Hardy, and the super low waist jeans that are designed to sit down with everything on show.
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Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Since Wicked has ongoing performances from now through 2025 scheduled, prices vary depending on show date, seat selection and ticket site.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 21 Nov. 2024
Justin Sun, the winning bidder, promised to eat the banana that was on show at Sotheby's.
—Felix Salmon, Axios, 22 Nov. 2024
And although Sunday’s game at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, wasn’t filled with offensive fireworks, there was a thrilling ending befitting of the talent on show.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
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Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Since Wicked has ongoing performances from now through 2025 scheduled, prices vary depending on show date, seat selection and ticket site.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 21 Nov. 2024
Justin Sun, the winning bidder, promised to eat the banana that was on show at Sotheby's.
—Felix Salmon, Axios, 22 Nov. 2024
And although Sunday’s game at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, wasn’t filled with offensive fireworks, there was a thrilling ending befitting of the talent on show.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
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“On show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20show. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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