Below you will find example sentences with "show off". The examples show how this phrase is used in natural context and which words often surround it.
Show Off in a sentence
Corpus data
- Displayed example sentences: 20
- Discovered as a combination around: show
- Corpus frequency in the collocation scan: 7
- Phrase length: 2 words
- Average sentence length: 29.5 words
Sentence profile
- Phrase position: 3 start, 15 middle, 2 end
- Sentence types: 19 statements, 0 questions, 1 exclamations
Corpus analysis
- The phrase "show off" has 2 words and usually appears in the middle in these examples. The average sentence has 29.5 words and is mostly made up of statements.
- Around this phrase, patterns and context words such as amazing bunnies show off their agility, and even show off one of, new, way and chance stand out.
- In the phrase index, this combination connects with off balls, late show, laid off, talk show and car show, linking the page to nearby combinations.
Example types with show off
This selection groups the examples by length and sentence type, making usage of the full phrase easier to scan:
This is because when you show off, I show off! (10 words)
Some amazing bunnies show off their agility ahead of the 7th annual Pet Lover Show. (15 words)
Because CES is a trade show, it’s a great way for manufacturers and suppliers to show off what they have in store. (23 words)
And, during the breeding season, the toms puff up their bodies, drop their back feathers to create a cool, dragging sound, strut their stuff, show off their snood and gobble in unison for female turkeys to come and watch the show. (41 words)
Also starring Brendan Penny, The Secret Ingredient (coming out this month) features Kelly (Erin Cahill), who goes to New York City for a Valentine's Day-themed TV show where she can show off her amazing baking skills. (38 words)
Uh-oh, Paul is in trouble with his partners, and some cast-offs from a Smokey and the Bandit tribute show decide it’s time to show off how well the set can handle a little stage tussle. (38 words)
This is because when you show off, I show off! (10 words)
Example sentences (20)
What if you could show off your financial wellness the same way you would show off a sneaker or show off a new piece of clothing,” he told AftoTech in a 2022 interview.
It's a chance to show solidarity with the celebrant as well as show off your creativity when it comes to designing a show-stopping outfit.
In the midst of Lisa trying to prepare for a fashion show at The Max to show off her skills, Zack picks the time to insert himself into the show — and into Lisa's love life.
This is because when you show off, I show off!
Jeans and slacks are worn deliberately short (either hemmed, rolled or tucked) to show off boots, or to show off socks when wearing loafers or brogues.
Fans looking for a show that will not only show off tons of amazing bread baking but will leave them smiling to the end will find that is the perfect choice to watch.
Or a superior version of those show-reel display loops they use in shops like Currys to show off how good the tellies are.
And, during the breeding season, the toms puff up their bodies, drop their back feathers to create a cool, dragging sound, strut their stuff, show off their snood and gobble in unison for female turkeys to come and watch the show.
Singer Claudia Patrice from London was determined to use her 1989 appearance to show off her pipes and sang her way through much of the show.
Also starring Brendan Penny, The Secret Ingredient (coming out this month) features Kelly (Erin Cahill), who goes to New York City for a Valentine's Day-themed TV show where she can show off her amazing baking skills.
I think there are things they need to clean up, but the novelty of a crowdless show also gave some immensely talented people a chance to show off.
Roll those retro jeans that you took from your partner, and show your ankles, cuff your shirt to reveal your wrists, and show off your neckline by leaving a few buttons of your shirt unbuttoned.
Some amazing bunnies show off their agility ahead of the 7th annual Pet Lover Show.
Their new show takes the audience into the lab to show off their latest pop research projects, from the scientific benefits of 80s dance music to the pop periodic table.
Their visit to the set also resulted in some new photos, which give us a better look at the cast and even show off one of the creatures fans will see once they tune into the show.
The show saw models walking down the runway to show off Saweetie and Pretty Little Thing's 59-piece collaboration collection that ranges in sizes 2-22.
Uh-oh, Paul is in trouble with his partners, and some cast-offs from a Smokey and the Bandit tribute show decide it’s time to show off how well the set can handle a little stage tussle.
Because CES is a trade show, it’s a great way for manufacturers and suppliers to show off what they have in store.
The show’s “most significant transformation in the last three decades” as the executive director calls it, promises automakers the chance to show off products using “dynamic exhibits” and “experiential opportunities” outdoors.
We know that Nintendo is going to show off the new game for Switch during the show, but beyond that, we don’t really have any idea of what it will reveal.