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phrasal-verb
show off with
mostrar o usar algo para atraer la atención
Meaning
to display or use something to attract attention
Example
She loves to **show off with** her stylish outfits.
idiom
show one's true colors
revelar el verdadero carácter o sentimientos de uno, a menudo después de ocultarlos
Meaning
to reveal one's true character or feelings, often after a period of hiding them
Example
He finally **showed his true colors** when he volunteered at the charity event.
phrasal-verb
show out
acompañar a alguien hasta la puerta cuando se va
Meaning
to accompany someone to the door when they are leaving
Example
The manager **showed out** the clients after the meeting.
phrasal-verb
show over
llevar a alguien en un recorrido corto por un lugar
Meaning
to take someone on a short tour of a place
Example
The agent **showed over** the apartment to the potential buyers.
phrasal-verb
show respect
comportarse educadamente y honrar los sentimientos u opiniones de los demás
Meaning
to behave politely and honor others’ feelings or opinions
Example
We should always **show respect** to teachers and elders.
phrasal-verb
show respect for
demostrar honor o reverencia hacia algo o alguien
Meaning
to demonstrate honor or reverence toward something or someone
Example
People **show respect for** their ancestors during traditional rituals.
idiom
show someone the ropes
enseñar a alguien cómo hacer una tarea
Meaning
to teach someone how to do a task
Example
She took the time to **show me the ropes** on my first day at work.
phrasal-verb
show thanks for
mostrar agradecimiento a través de palabras o acciones
Meaning
to display appreciation through words or actions
Example
She baked cookies to **show thanks for** her neighbor’s kindness.
idiom
show the ropes
enseñar a alguien cómo hacer un trabajo o tarea
Meaning
to teach someone how to do a job or task
Example
It took me a while to **show the ropes** to the new employee, but now they’re doing well.
phrasal-verb
show through
ser visible a través de algo; ser parcialmente visto
Meaning
to be visible through something; to be partly seen
Example
Her red shirt **showed through** the white dress.
phrasal-verb
show through on
ser visible o notorio sobre algo
Meaning
to be visible or noticeable on something
Example
The stain **shows through on** the white fabric.
idiom
show true colors
revelar el verdadero carácter o intenciones de uno
Meaning
to reveal one’s real character or intentions
Example
He **showed his true colors** when he took charge of the team.
phrasal-verb
show up
aparecer o llegar a un evento
Meaning
to appear or arrive at an event
Example
Even though it was raining, most guests **showed up** on time.
phrasal-verb
show up as
aparecer de una manera o forma particular
Meaning
to appear in a particular way or form
Example
Your mistake **shows up as** a red mark on the report.
phrasal-verb
show up at
llegar o aparecer en un evento o lugar
Meaning
to arrive or appear at an event or place
Example
Many guests didn't **show up at** the party until midnight.
phrasal-verb
show up for
estar presente para alguien cuando te necesita
Meaning
to be present for someone when they need you
Example
Real friends always **show up for** each other.
phrasal-verb
show up in
aparecer o ser notado en un lugar o situación específica
Meaning
to appear or be noticed in a specific place or situation
Example
His name **showed up in** the final list of winners.
phrasal-verb
show up late
llegar más tarde de lo esperado
Meaning
to arrive later than expected
Example
He always **shows up late** for work.
idiom
show who's boss
hacer que las personas reconozcan tu autoridad
Meaning
to make people recognize your authority
Example
Sometimes a leader must **show who's boss**.
idiom
show your true colors
revelar tu verdadero carácter o intenciones
Meaning
to reveal your real character or intentions
Example
He finally **showed his true colors** when he refused to help his friend in need.
phrasal-verb
shrink back
alejarse de algo por miedo
Meaning
to move away from something because of fear
Example
The child **shrank back** when the dog barked loudly.
phrasal-verb
shrug off
ignorar o descartar una emoción o problema
Meaning
to ignore or dismiss an emotion or problem
Example
He tried to **shrug off** his disappointment.
phrasal-verb
shuffle ideas around
reordenar diferentes pensamientos para encontrar un nuevo enfoque
Meaning
to rearrange different thoughts to find a new approach
Example
Designers **shuffle ideas around** until a better concept appears.
phrasal-verb
shut down
apagar una computadora o sistema
Meaning
to turn off a computer or system
Example
Make sure to **shut down** your computer before leaving.