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    show off

    US /ʃo ɔf/

    ・

    UK /ʃəu ɔf/

    A1
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo show your ability/possessions to try to impress
    Oliver likes to show off his wealth by buying expensive gifts

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    Why Billionaires Try So Hard To Look "Poor"

    11:51Why Billionaires Try So Hard To Look "Poor"
    • Instead of hiding their financial means, these people are just trying to show off as loudly as possible that they don't care about their money, or that their money hasn't changed them.

      Instead of hiding their financial means, these people are just trying to show off as loudly as possible that they don't care about their money, or that their money hasn't changed them.

    • people are just trying to show off as loudly as  possible that they don't care about their money  

      people are just trying to show off as loudly as  possible that they don't care about their money  

    B1

    Why Has Plant-Based Meat Flopped?

    05:02Why Has Plant-Based Meat Flopped?
    • Recent inflation could make it a tougher sell, with flexitarians, semi-vegetarians who, I guess, like to show off their biceps.

      Recent inflation could make it a tougher sell, with flexitarians, semi-vegetarians who, I guess, like to show off their biceps.

    • I guess, like to show off their biceps.

      I guess, like to show off their biceps.

    B2

    A Cake or a Biscuit? - The Lengthy and Expensive Saga of the Jaffa Cake

    06:39A Cake or a Biscuit? - The Lengthy and Expensive Saga of the Jaffa Cake
    • According to the BBC, to really seal the deal, McVities baked a gigantic, 12-inch version of the Jaffa Cake and brought it to court to show off how similar it is to a cake when blown up to normal cake size.

      According to the BBC, to really seal the deal, McVities baked a gigantic, 12-inch version of the Jaffa Cake and brought it to court to show off how similar it is to a cake when blown up to normal cake size.

    • of the Jaffa Cake and brought it to court to show off how similar it is to a cake when

      of the Jaffa Cake and brought it to court to show off how similar it is to a cake when

    B1

    Inside a Chinese EV Graveyard in Hangzhou | WSJ

    05:15Inside a Chinese EV Graveyard in Hangzhou | WSJ
    • The Beijing Auto Show is a chance for carmakers to show off their new EVs before they hit the market.

      The Beijing Auto Show is a chance for carmakers to show off their new EVs before they hit the market.

    • to show off their new EVs before they hit the market.

      to show off their new EVs before they hit the market.

    B1

    Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News

    36:00Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
    • I think it was a method for him to show off as opposed to connect with that constitution.

      I think it was a method for him to show off as opposed to connect with that constitution.

    • FOR HIM TO SHOW OFF AS OPPOSED

      FOR HIM TO SHOW OFF AS OPPOSED

    B1

    Learning English is Not Like Learning Other Languages

    32:25Learning English is Not Like Learning Other Languages
    • People want to show off that they speak English.

      People want to show off that they speak English.

    • And when people see me, they often want to show off and speak English to me, even when it's completely unnecessary, uncalled for.

      And when people see me, they often want to show off and speak English to me, even when it's completely unnecessary, uncalled for.

    A2

    The 10 Weirdest Jobs in the World and What They Pay

    04:13The 10 Weirdest Jobs in the World and What They Pay
    • People are hired to stand as still as possible in shop windows to show off the latest fashion trends.

      People are hired to stand as still as possible in shop windows to show off the latest fashion trends.

    B1

    Forever 31 - SNL

    02:23Forever 31 - SNL
    • I can show off all my curve.

      I can show off all my curve.

    • I can show off all my curve.

      I can show off all my curve.

    B1

    Speaking English: Phrasal Verbs are CRITICAL for Speaking American English Well

    34:11Speaking English: Phrasal Verbs are CRITICAL for Speaking American English Well
    • What about to show off?

      What about to show off?

    • When you show off, you're trying to impress somebody, trying to display your abilities to attract attention.

      When you show off, you're trying to impress somebody, trying to display your abilities to attract attention.

    A2

    How spies are built, not born | Andrew Bustamante: Full Interview

    03:41How spies are built, not born | Andrew Bustamante: Full Interview
    • And they can put and invest these skills into somebody, knowing that that person will never show off or brag about their skills.

      And they can put and invest these skills into somebody, knowing that that person will never show off or brag about their skills.

    B1