Show off
/ʃəʊ ɔːf/B1
PreIntermediate
1. To behave in a flamboyant or ostentatious way in order to impress others.
- He always likes to show off his new gadgets at parties.
- She was showing off her dancing skills at the club.
- The musician showed off his talent with a complicated piano piece.
2. To display something one is proud of to others.
- She showed off her engagement ring to all her friends.
- The chef showed off the fresh ingredients used in the dish.
- He showed off his car by driving slowly around the neighborhood.
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