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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Alonso’s positive influence on the team was most clearly on show during knockout victories against Juventus (1-0) and Borussia Dortmund (3-2).
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Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
The depth of talent from the group of mostly British Commonwealth countries and territories in the Caribbean region, who come together and compete as the West Indies, is on show annually during the Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
The limited edition will be on show at the Lamborghini Villa during Monterey Car Week from August 8 to 17.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2025
There is, of course, something to be said about girls and being on show.
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2025
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Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
The depth of talent from the group of mostly British Commonwealth countries and territories in the Caribbean region, who come together and compete as the West Indies, is on show annually during the Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
The limited edition will be on show at the Lamborghini Villa during Monterey Car Week from August 8 to 17.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2025
There is, of course, something to be said about girls and being on show.
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for on show
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“On show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20show. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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