show (someone) round

phrasal verb

showed (someone) round; shown (someone) round or showed (someone) round; showing (someone) round; shows (someone) round
British
: to act as a guide for (someone who is visiting a place) : to lead (someone) around a place and point to and talk about the interesting or important things
She showed us round (the city).
You've never been to my house before. Let me show you round.

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An obstacle course and puppet show round out the event, with each participant receiving a treat bag at the end. Katie V. Jones, baltimoresun.com, 16 Oct. 2020

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“Show (someone) round.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/show%20%28someone%29%20round. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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