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Meaning of have something to show for something | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To have (some profit, reward, benefit, etc.) as a result of (one's work, expenditure, etc.)

idiomatic

Examples

“I've been panning for gold for two years, and this tiny speck is all I have to show for it.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

have swallowed a dictionary have the advantage of someone have the best of it have the biscuit have the black ox tread on one's foot have the blues