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Meaning of for show | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. intended to be seen but not bought or used; aesthetic as opposed to practical.
    idiomatic
  2. done in an insincere or affected manner in order to impress others.
    idiomatic

Equivalents

Español para impresionar
Français pour la galerie
Italiano per impressionare
Latina ostentui
Polski dla bajeru dla picu na pokaz
Português para bonito por exibição

Examples

“Wealthy Nauruans spent their abundant money on cars that were for show⟳.”
“Guys, get⟳ down from the climbing frames! They're just there for show⟳!”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

for someone for sour apples for sure for that matter for the asking for the best

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