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Phrasal verbs from englishclub.com

Show Meaning Attention Admiration Annoys People Bought Expensive

Word show off
Meaning

Meaning: to do something to get attention or admiration, but in a way that annoys some people
Example For example:

  • show off She only bought that expensive phone to show off, you know. She can't even use it properly.

  • show off The main reason they formed the band was to show off in front of the girls at school.

Note: Usually used in a negative or critical way, to express dislike of the way someone is behaving.

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