[ʃəʊ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- allow or cause (something) to be visible
(e.g: a white blouse will show the blood)

- allow (a quality or emotion) to be perceived; display
(e.g: it was Frank's turn to show his frustration)

- demonstrate or prove
(e.g: experts say this shows the benefit of regular inspections)

- finish third or in the first three in a race
(e.g: Greenough was the only other rider clear in round one, but she failed to show for the tiebreaker)


Phrases:
- all over the show
- bad show
- for show
- get the show on the road
- give the show away
- good show
- have nothing to show for
- have something to show for
- keep the show on the road
- on show
- show a leg
- show cause
- show of force
- show of hands
- show one's cards
- show one's face
- show one's hand
- show one's teeth
- show someone a clean pair of heels
- show someone the door
- show the way
- show willing

Origin:
Old English scēawian ‘look at, inspect’, from a West Germanic base meaning ‘look’; related to Dutch schouwen and German schauen

[ʃəʊ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a spectacle or display, typically an impressive one
(e.g: spectacular shows of bluebells)

- a play or other stage performance, especially a musical

- an outward appearance or display of a quality or feeling
(e.g: Joanie was frightened of any show of affection)

- a discharge of blood and mucus from the vagina at the onset of labour or menstruation

- an opportunity for doing something; a chance
(e.g: I didn't have a show)


Phrases:
- all over the show
- bad show
- for show
- get the show on the road
- give the show away
- good show
- have nothing to show for
- have something to show for
- keep the show on the road
- on show
- show a leg
- show cause
- show of force
- show of hands
- show one's cards
- show one's face
- show one's hand
- show one's teeth
- show someone a clean pair of heels
- show someone the door
- show the way
- show willing

Origin:
Old English scēawian ‘look at, inspect’, from a West Germanic base meaning ‘look’; related to Dutch schouwen and German schauen