How To Use Show off In A Sentence

It's one thing to get some exercise; it's something else to repeatedly, day after day, show off in spandex before a horde of newspapermen.
Winter is no time to show off your love of fine dining and the foodie scene. Times, Sunday Times
They will always have great show offers and discounts, so make a list of where you need to save and head straight to those stands. The Sun
'We can hardly be expected to foozle on purpose, just to let Archie show off before his girl.' The Man Upstairs and Other Stories
In this country at least, a specialist in reptiles and amphibians has little to show off in terms of identification skills. Times, Sunday Times

‘It doesn’t show off your curves’ (just the ones that give him nightmares) and this one ‘Its the same colour as the bath mat’ - he LIKES the friggin bathmat. Cheeseburger Gothic » Ladies Lounge
I'd wear it with a slightly unbuttoned shirt to show off the lace trim. The Sun
To show off the colour, hair should be shiny and sleek. The Sun
And, unlike local venues that charge admission and parking fees, the Miramar air show offers free admission and free parking.
We've got a big expo coming up, and if you'd like to show off your bots, the Summer Robot Games & Expo in San Francisco is a great opportunity to do so.
Dressed in traditional costume, this is an opportunity to show off their horses and horsemanship, to call on friends, to dance flamenco, to eat, drink and be merry.
Kid probably decided he wanted to show off, or believed that biting is the new way to get girls. Twilight Lexicon » Hey Kids, Don’t Try This At Home…
The busty waitress serving them winked flirtatiously at Spike, bending in just the right way to show off her trim waist and ample bosom.
No matter how keen you are to show off the fruits of a fortnight's sunbathing, excessive cleavage or leg can look cheap and unappealing.
Riggs had executed scrollwork on more than 75 percent of the big Smith and then had it satin nickeled to better show off the engraving.
She is wearing a figure-hugging white bodice and tight ski pants which perfectly show off her dancer's figure and dark colouring.
Creating a more sustainable future starts with today's tots, which is why Inhabitots is currently running an adorable Eco-Cutey contest to show off the cutest kids that give a hoot about the environment! INHABITAT
Wine room No longer just a musty old cellar, now you need a bespoke room to show off your precious collection. Times, Sunday Times
The subtext could mean she has turned into a demanding spoilt little brat who likes to show off. The Sun
A very straightforward narrative told with understated cinematic technique, this is not an excuse to show off how cool it can be to dismember a character using computer graphics.
The line includes sleeveless hooded sweatshirts, which allow kids to show off their tattoos.
You sound in good shape so you could afford to show off a trim waist and slim hips. Times, Sunday Times
Gladiator sandals paired with a bold maxi dress or teeny tiny shorts to show off luscious legs? Times, Sunday Times
He then scaled a safety fence to show off the gold trophy to the thousands of fans who had swarmed on to the track. The Sun
Red Line Chemistry will show off its softer side when it headlines a special acoustic show Kansas City Star: Front Page
Winter is no time to show off your love of fine dining and the foodie scene. Times, Sunday Times
Spurning such childish gadgets, adults look for something top-end to show off their more sophisticated tastes.
Have your face painted, show off your colouring skills and meet fish and sea urchins. Times, Sunday Times
Show off your tan in this little white top.
On the surface, they seem like one of those typical, progressive rock supergroup offshoots where each band member gets to show off their instrumental prowess.
Hundreds of people went to the museum's D4 hangar to have items valued and show off their collectables of the future.
Show off your tan in this little white top.
You sound in good shape so you could afford to show off a trim waist and slim hips. Times, Sunday Times
He is arrogant, pompous, never misses a chance to show off his superiority, and drinks to excess.
Activities such as picnics, walks, riding, croquet, billiards and lawn tennis could show off the young lady at her best angle and prove to the gentleman her intelligence and worthiness of being his bride. The Country House Party | Edwardian Promenade
It was also an opportunity to show off the best of a home's linens, plates, flatware, mannerliness and hospitality, as well as the house-cleaning skills of the residents of that home.
He then scaled a safety fence to show off the gold trophy to the thousands of fans who had swarmed on to the track. The Sun
The new place is colourful and inviting, as sunflower-yellow walls help to show off Obadia's collection of colourful wall hangings, photographs, ornamental pots and fanciful souvenirs.
To show off the colour, hair should be shiny and sleek. The Sun
Or he may want to show off the full benefits of a recent hair transplant, a cosmetic enhancement that featured in the German tabloids. Times, Sunday Times
He added: 'It was possibly to show disrespect to the museum or to show off. Times, Sunday Times
English ideas the _pollo_ is more objectionable there than elsewhere, since his idea of riding is to show off the antics of a horse specially taught and made to prance about and curvet while he sits it, his legs sticking out in the position of the Colossus of Rhodes, his heels, armed with spurs, threatening catastrophe to the other riders. Spanish Life in Town and Country
Don't sell your students short--they are just shy and don't show off their knowledge
Crisp white linen show off the robust flavours and vibrant colours of truly Italian food.
She likes to wear short skirts to show off her legs.
Clients want to show off their logo to customers and prospects to remind them of the quality and care the company brings to the business.
She takes me outside to her lush garden to show off her roses in premature full bloom. Times, Sunday Times
Fine-slatted Venetian blinds show off the tall sash windows, which are too elegant to be obscured by curtains.
Independence students from First Bots of Independence (the “FBI”) will also be present to show off their award-winning robotic designs, and Cable Dahmer Chevrolet will be on-site to display “Transformers” cars like the ones featured in the film. Transformers Tuesday at new Independence Commons IMAX » Scene-Stealers
The most stupid thing is to show off your self-esteem before money and love.
The designers wanted to show off their ingenuity and flair. Times, Sunday Times
Its visuals and style are true to the original and show off the characters in great detail. The Sun
Most women she knew would've been thrilled to receive such an extravagant gift, yet she found she couldn't care less about it, just an excuse to show off how much money he had.
Whatever rhetorical device you choose, use it to reinforce your message, not to be cute or to show off.
But Strictly contestant Abbey snubbed the chance to show off her dancing skills. The Sun
My mom and I are scouring New York City for a cream-colored cocktail dress that will show off my long legs.
We kept the neckline clear to show off the dress's embellishment and her smooth low neckline. The Sun
But Reema, another student, seems to be looking forward to this ban as she feels that the youngsters are using two-wheelers only to show off.
* SCREAMS* haha sound like a bimbo. finally i dont look nerdy when i jump!!! and i jump with style * greases hair* thankew. hypering over malacca. cant wait to show off my class shirt hehehe and to eat cup noodles in the hotel. so fun! Tamale-loco Diary Entry
The most stupid thing is to show off your self-esteem before money and love.
Crowds will be wowed as the world 's top riders show off their awesome balance and skills on some of the toughest obstacles around. The Sun
The colorful Indian toe rings to show off freshly pedicured toes.
Ferrell, however, doesn't get nearly enough screen time to show off his self-deprecating sketch comedy style.
They found pupils felt more confident in lessons, they were less distracted and did not feel the need to show off.
It was a gay-friendly environment where he could be himself, where he could show off his latest drag outfits, where he could joke.
And my hero, Werner Herzog, is using 3-D to film prehistoric cave paintings in France, to better show off the concavities of the ancient caves. Why I Hate 3-D (And You Should Too)
Find new ways to show off objects you love in small vignettes on the mantelpiece or sideboard. Times, Sunday Times
The exhibition booths show off everything from jewellery to furniture, from paintings to gourmet delicacies, from beauty and aromatherapy products to sculpture.
Perhaps the only reason for the folded arms is to show off as many as possible of its forty oversized gold buttons. HISTORY PLAY: The Lives and After-life of Christopher Marlowe
You can show off your rear by resting your hand slightly higher up your waist. The Sun
Besides, the point of the original version's visual extravagance was not to show off; it was to contrast the grandeur of the characters' silly young dreams with the puniness of their old, educated bitterness.
Finally, a pet peeve that I find frequently in poorly edited tutorials: the desire to show off the language by presenting clever tricks or small hacks it can accomplish.
Naturally, the way to Penelope's heart is to show off a prowess in shooting, roping and riding.
Wanting to show off and display their intellectual capacity. Times, Sunday Times
Pristine glass tea pots show off interesting ingredients, such as fresh ginger and dried tangerines.
Our keep-fit sessions were such fun - we hopped on one leg, somersaulted, balanced and scissored and although you loved to show off your skills, you loved me joining in.
She was wondering about taking them back to the newsagent and telling him that the delivery girl had suffered a brainstorm when Astor turned to an inside page to show off the fruits of Tom Maddox's research.
Our keep-fit sessions were such fun - we hopped on one leg, somersaulted, balanced and scissored and although you loved to show off your skills, you loved me joining in.
She only bought that sports car to show off and prove she could afford one.
Models will show off a range of garments made from hemp, nettle, flax, kapok, peat, bamboo, cellulose fibres and a new polymer made from starch called PLA, plus animal fibres including wool, angora, alpaca, mohair and llama.
The strings allow for maximum skin and definitely show off the sexier side of you!
Caroline arrived at his table with two carrier bags and a green carton, which she insisted on opening to show off a new cactus for her collection.
The most stupid thing is to show off your self-esteem before money and love.
Wine room No longer just a musty old cellar, now you need a bespoke room to show off your precious collection. Times, Sunday Times
He is thought to be hoping to get good enough at mixing records at parties, although he is "unlikely" to ever be able to show off his newfound skills in public.
Wanting to show off and display their intellectual capacity. Times, Sunday Times
This two-hour show offers a venue for jazz lovers to bask in the appreciation of the music.
The player was given hardly any opportunities to show off his talents.
A cropped and fitted jacket nips in to show off a neat waist and looks trim with a long line skirt.
Accordingly, Wolverton's illustrations, done in the same unmistakable, stippled style that characterized his grotesqueries, show off the grim, the violent, and the destructive in the Old Testament, putting the blood and guts in the spotlight. Boing Boing
The girls who show off to their friends that they've married a "white guy", or a "rich guy", or a "westerner", or a "convert". Unique Muslimah
The shamed actor is also mulling over reality TV show offers. The Sun
They are buzzing about getting on stage here to show off their brilliant live show. The Sun
And wear hair sleek and down or messy and up to show off the look best. The Sun
Hats give people a passport to show off. Times, Sunday Times
They will always have great show offers and discounts, so make a list of where you need to save and head straight to those stands. The Sun
More than 200 local artists and craftspeople have opened up their homes and studios to the public to show off their work.
Its visuals and style are true to the original and show off the characters in great detail. The Sun
Perhaps the only reason for the folded arms is to show off as many as possible of its forty oversized gold buttons. HISTORY PLAY: The Lives and After-life of Christopher Marlowe
That all changed when, in her early fifties, Wilke's narcissism underwent the most dramatic conversion with her body's consumpton by disease, and audiences witnessed her youthful eagerness to show off her beauty proving itself to be but preparation for Wilke's unhesitating display of her own demise and death in a wholly unsentimental, even stoic art. G. Roger Denson: "Old," "Crazy" and "Hysterical." Is That All There Is?
I'd wear it with a slightly unbuttoned shirt to show off the lace trim. The Sun
The whole point of the ceremony, now more than 500 years old, was to show off to foreign ambassadors, mostly from Europe.
What better opportunity are you going to get to show off your moves on stage for a room full of drunk strangers?
Your Web site says that this tour will show off your newfound freedom and desire to have fun.
Mark Burrier will have Show Off, a 16-page collection of drawings of "strange limbless people speaking to each other. A guide to this year’s MoCCA Festival debuts | Robot 6 @ Comic Book Resources – Covering Comic Book News and Entertainment
This is a good time to show off a bit of yourself - either as blatant or subtle as you wish.
When he released her she turned around and did a twirl to show off her present.
(When you had Room 405 on reserve, with the key clinking in your pocket and you couldn't wait to show off your bra-removal ambidexterity.) Meredith Fineman: Fifty First (J)Dates: Picking your Pic(k) -- A Primer
THREE pals show off their war wounds after a night on the town. The Sun
The show offers a seasonal alternative to pantos and is ideal for office outings and family get-togethers for all ages.
They kind of sulk during hot summers then perk up to show off in early spring. Blooms? In January? « Fairegarden
The shamed actor is also mulling over reality TV show offers. The Sun
Colours are bright and vibrant and show off the scenery to advantage.
On the other hand, I am something of a bookworm, and nothing appeals to a bookworm more than the opportunity to show off your intellectual brilliance.
Mr Posh was so miffed he flounced into training, lanky hair pushed back by an Alice band to show off his scar to the world, wearing the sort of sulk most three-year-olds would consider melodramatic.
Show off your tan in this little white top.
For those planning to show off that washboard stomach and flaunt those abs this summer, ice tea is definitely good news, says Shardul Sinha, Director of Chisel Fitness Centre in Bangalore.
I can't see this show offering anything too deep or unpredictable, but its animation style and blending with CG looks pretty good, and the sheer coolness of the Ridebacks keeps each episode fun and watchable, which is all I can really ask for of this particular offering. AnimeBlogger.net Antenna
They are buzzing about getting on stage here to show off their brilliant live show. The Sun
But Strictly contestant Abbey snubbed the chance to show off her dancing skills. The Sun
This time Rory gets to show off his fine guitar picking.
And all of her coats had three-quarter length sleeves, to show off the endless pairs of gloves she owned.
In it, Laurel got to show off her newest series of paintings, ink and watercolor drawings, sculptures and other works - all of which have been described as erudite, evil, haunting, mysterious, beautiful and charming (read an interview of Laurel in the DCist here). Charlottesville Blogs
Courtship includes many displays - vocalizing, bowing, bill tapping, and stretching to show off nuptial plumes.
A sense of pride permeated the afternoon, with the franchise and the fans eager to show off their very own ballpark after being so embarrassed by the drabby Metrodome for nearly three decades. SI.com
Show officials, stewards, judges and workers were in abundance and the hands-on people could easily be recognised by their mucky boots and ill-fitting, handed down bowler hats.
The early shorts show off his great dervishing twirls and kicks.
Models will show off a range of garments made from hemp, nettle, flax, kapok, peat, bamboo, cellulose fibres and a new polymer made from starch called PLA, plus animal fibres including wool, angora, alpaca, mohair and llama.
Perhaps he can show off his new medal when he comes to Washington on Wednesday for the D.C. premiere of “Casino Jack,” the film in which he stars as former lobbyist and convicted defrauder Jack Abramoff. Celebritology Weekend: Tom Hanks for president?
It's fair to say that Cowell makes great telly, and a day on the LA set of his show offers ample first-hand evidence of what a brilliant showman he is.
The locals had hoped for glitter and glamour to show off their 250 million sporting showpiece and they got rain. Times, Sunday Times
They love to show off their plots and share tips, and have an insatiable desire to know more and grow more. Times, Sunday Times
Show off your delicious creations or use it for inspo. The Sun
She only bought that sports car to show off and prove she could afford one.
As always, Giles was dressed as well as any titled lord—his coat and trousers of dark brown superfine were exquisitely tailored to show off his broad shoulders and muscular calves, his waistcoat was of the finest figured silk, and his Wellington boots were perfectly polished. How to Woo a Reluctant Lady
'They are Nicaean horses, sir,' Amalric said, eager to show off his own knowledge and prove himself useful. The Falcons of Montabard
Now all your prep work is done, and you can show off.
The interests he is most likely to enjoy will be those which enable him to show off himself or his talents.
ORLANDO — As thousands of home builders and suppliers gather this week for their annual meeting — where they show off the latest in everything from high-performance appliances to custom-built gazebos — one question weighs heavily on the minds of many conventioneers: Who is going to pay for construction of the next generation of new American homes? Builders May Need to Learn New Way to Pitch Projects to Financiers
But her manicure is perfect and she's chosen exactly the right shade of pink nail polish to show off the color of her skin. Pretty hands
They have a tendency to show off, to dramatize almost every situation.
Photographs taken by the Pigs on the Hill, a dedicated group of ski bums, show off the region's extreme backcountry trails and ski touring terrain.
The player was given hardly any opportunities to show off his talents.
The most stupid thing is to show off your self-esteem before money and love.
The show gave former go-karting track manager Justin, who has dreamed of becoming a racing driver, the chance to show off his skills behind the wheel of a Caterham Ford.
The event was scheduled after nightfall because the designer wanted dark skies over the glass ceiling in the Grand Palais – all the better to show off his neon-outlined set, complete with perspex street lights and twinkling black floor. Statue of Coco sets scene for Chanel show
She's dressed to show off her toned stomach and play down her shapely legs. The Sun
Art lovers will be eager to see how the Gothic Revival portrait gallery has been restored and transformed to show off more of its collection. Times, Sunday Times
Towards the surface, tealia anemones show off their bright reds and pinks.
Many girls, which I have learnt over the years are a complete tease, complete show offs and most of all just seem to want our money.
To further bring joy to the occasion, some guests show off their skills at juggling and acrobatics.
To learn virtually first-hand about the places his characters traveled, visualize, annotate, share their impressions and experiences, and ideally be inspired to show off their own world (both real and imagined) using similar (or what the heck, altogether different!) tools and techniques. Co-creating futures
This might be one of the saddest songs ever written, and instead of trying to gussy it up or use it to show off her pipes, Osborne just wraps the thing in a big fat hug.
The work itself is effectively a dialogue between piano and orchestra rather than a contest, permitting Abbado to show off the poise and grace of the woodwind – there were some wonderfully honed solos here – and the suavity of the strings. Lucerne Festival Orchestra – review
Winter is no time to show off your love of fine dining and the foodie scene. Times, Sunday Times
More upright plants benefit from being grouped in clusters that show off their contrasting shapes, patterns and textures. Times, Sunday Times
A little boy is pictured with his hands raised high, eyes looking off camera, lips pursed pensively to show off his adorable chubby cheeks.
DETROIT — The auto show that begins this week gives Detroit the c hance to show off a hometown industry on the mend and a downtown flush with upscale hotel rooms. Hotel Mirrors Detroit's Woes
She had dressed in a thin, blue muslin gown with a low neckline to show off her décolletage.
They will always have great show offers and discounts, so make a list of where you need to save and head straight to those stands. The Sun
Creating a more sustainable future starts with today’s tots, which is why Inhabitots is currently running an adorable Eco-Cutey contest to show off the cutest kids that give a hoot about the environment! LAST CHANCE TO ENTER INHABITOTS ECO-CUTEY CONTEST! | Inhabitat
Deluded Dev even starts wearing 'guyliner' - eyeliner for men - in a bid to show off his good looks. Undefined
It's a bit of a gimmick, something you show off to your friends. The Sun
I love to show off my tan, but those sexy low-cut tops look ridiculous on me because I'm flat-chested.
It's part of an annual event that attracts 1.5 million car nuts, most of them there to show off their classic cars.
Card-guessing tricks give a magician the opportunity to show off his or her mind-reading prowess.
Not to be outdone is Valkyrie Saint-Exmin (Sybil Danning), a warrior woman whose main purpose is to wear a bronze bikini and show off cleavage that can almost compete with Nell's. Movie Review: Battle Beyond the Stars
Almost 100 elephants and their mahouts from Pattaya's tourist attractions also turned up to show off their animal's unique skills and give them a chance to enjoy a massive feast prepared especially for the jumbos.
Get working on those sit-ups so you can show off your toned bod in a top crop top. The Sun
I adore the folds of the sleeve and bodice and how she pulled her hair up to show off those darling dangling earrings.
Like the wrestler who takes time from beating his opponent to show off to the crowd, it was a sign of confidence.
He banks the seven just to show off.
They have a tendency to show off, to dramatize almost every situation.
So we'll be left with the sort of people who show off on stage at hypnosis gigs acting up in a confined space and trying to root each other.
Another tasty way to show off your cordials is in luxuriously rich ice cream toppings, sweets and confections such as truffles.
After a recent Monday-evening class, five-year-old Zang Siqi rushes toward her mother, eager to show off a white rocket she has made out of paper, a Snow White sticker in its nose cone.
It is instead an informal salon, a forum for eminent scientists, members of the digerati and science journalists from all over the world to wrangle, show off, provoke and explain themselves.
Both clearly had a vision for the film, and not just an excuse to show off computer graphic gimmickry.
To really show off this all-in-one dish, cut a 16x2 1/2-inch strip of parchment paper and wrap it around each dish.
The hall is offering local collectors a unique opportunity to show off their treasures at three showcases at the museum for up to a month.
If you are feeling brave and want to show off your bumbag with pride, then choose the pink - it's bound to get enviable looks as you strut to your next meeting! TREND HUNTER - The Latest Trends
Many of the Far North Coast's most accomplished riders will be on hand to show off their skills in the disciplines of showjumping, eventing and dressage.
They would wave their fans to show off their grace when composing or thinking about poetry.
They headed down through his back yard, pausing momentarily for Matt to show off yet again, by doing a back flip off the trampoline.
After training for an Ironman triathlon he's happy to show off his toned bod. The Sun
She only bought that sports car to show off and prove she could afford one.
Still, there are brightly lit daylight scenes which show off more saturated color and natural skin tones.
‘She is quite a show off and likes playing up to a big audience and is such an outgoing and confident person,’ she said.
They are buzzing about getting on stage here to show off their brilliant live show. The Sun
Smelt dip-netting in the Cowlitz River open only four days next month Upcoming Washington Sportsmen's Show offers a wide range of seminars Upcoming Seattle Boat Show offers a wide range of free fishing seminars The Seattle Times
At night the place is dotted with candles to show off the glorious sunsets. Times, Sunday Times
They have a tendency to show off, to dramatize almost every situation.
In this country at least, a specialist in reptiles and amphibians has little to show off in terms of identification skills. Times, Sunday Times
We were heading to dinner with a friend who wanted to show off his favorite fancy restaurant. Advanced Educational Psychology For Educators, Researchers and Policymakers,
After training for an Ironman triathlon he's happy to show off his toned bod. The Sun
After four consecutive summers at the church camp, she got fed up with the hypocrisy of people coming to church mainly to show off their clothes. Christianity Today
The poll finds that evangelicals are the most likely to show off the stars and stripes. Christianity Today
Arnold was there to show off his sheep, hens, geese and little goslings.
Dishes like scallops marinated in sea weed oil on a bed of quinoa and wild sea bass with baby carrots and mange toute on a bed of cumin-scented bulghur show off his cosmopolitan style. 10 of the best restaurants in Paris
She wore a while T - shirt to show off her suntan.

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