Show off
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Definition
To display abilities or possessions to impress others (sometimes negative)
Example sentence
He was showing off his new car to everyone.
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Common collocations
Natural word pairings to memorize.
Common pattern: show off + (skill/possession)
show off your skills
show off a new car
show off in front of friends
show off talent
Separable usage
Can the object split the verb? Compare correct vs incorrect.
She showed off her new dress at the party. ✅ (Correct)
She showed her new dress off at the party. ✅ (Correct)