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to show off
[phrase form: show]
01
to act in a way that is intended to impress others
Intransitive
Example
The chef showed off by creating an intricate dessert.
He was showing off by lifting the heaviest weights at the gym.
02
to proudly display the positive qualities or attributes of something in order to showcase its best features
Transitive: to show off qualities of something
Example
She showed the newly designed website off during the meeting.
The artist showed off his latest paintings at the gallery opening.
