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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However, both were also on show from Gnonto in Saturday’s second half.
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Beren Cross, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
From the French heritage houses on Place Vendôme, to independent brands presenting their latest jewels at showrooms and luxury hotel around the city, some jewels of spectacular diversity were on show.
—Kate Matthams, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
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.
—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
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Beren Cross, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
From the French heritage houses on Place Vendôme, to independent brands presenting their latest jewels at showrooms and luxury hotel around the city, some jewels of spectacular diversity were on show.
—Kate Matthams, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
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.
—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
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“On show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20show. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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