show off
phrasal verbshow off
- (informal, disapproving) to try to impress others by talking about your abilities, possessions, etc.
- He's just showing off because that girl he likes is here.
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show somebody/something off
- to show people somebody/something that you are proud of
- We were keen to show off our new car.
- show off how, what, etc… He likes to show off how well he speaks French.
show something off
- (of clothing) to make somebody look attractive, by showing their best features
- a dress that shows off her figure