| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| shove it [B] |
put it away, stick it up your ass, stuff it
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If that dental plan pays only half the cost, they can shove it.
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| show off |
brag, boast, showboat
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"Did you see Eric scale the stairs on his rollerblades in front of
everybody? He loves to show off."
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| show-off |
one who displays, showboat
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Ron is the show-off in our class. He's always advertising himself.
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| show promise |
show some of your ability, show that you will develop
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Len shows promise as a teacher. He is patient and articulate.
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| show up |
attend, go to class or work
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Vi shows up every week for her lesson. She's always on time.
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| show you around |
show you where things are, guide you
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When we get to the ranch, follow me. I'll show you around.
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| show you the ropes |
teach you the first steps, learn the ropes
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It is my duty to take you to the plant and show you the ropes.
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| show you up |
be better than you, cause you to look inferior
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If you play tennis with Martina, she'll show you up. She's good!
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| show your stuff |
do your best, show what you can do
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When it's your turn to dance, show your stuff. Impress them!
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| showboat |
a person who displays, a show-off
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The peacock is one of nature's showboats - he's magnificent!
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