for show

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Prepositional phrase

for show

1. (idiomatic) intended to be seen but not bought or used; aesthetic as opposed to practical.

   Wealthy Nauruans spent their abundant money on cars that were for show.

2. (idiomatic) done in an insincere or affected manner in order to impress others.

   Chris opened the door for his crush because he believes a lady has to enter first for show.

Translations

Translations

• Catalan: per espectacle
• French: pour la galerie (fr)
• Italian: per impressionare
• Polish: dla bajeru
• Portuguese: para bonito (colloq.), por exibição
• Spanish: para impresionar

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