show up

Definitions

1. 1

   To appear, arrive, or attend, especially suddenly or erratically.

   • Please come on time; don't just show up whenever you feel like it.
   • No matter how many I throw away, more copies always show up.
2. 2

   To be easily visible

   To be easily visible; to be conspicuous.

   • Stains really show up on this white tablecloth.
3. 3

   To make visible

   To make visible; to expose.

   • This bright light shows up the dust in the corners of the room.
   • I bet the Jayhawk fast break could show up the Nimrod's lack of speed.
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   1. 4

      To make visible or expose faults and deficiencies in, usually by outdoing, outperforming,…

      To make visible or expose faults and deficiencies in, usually by outdoing, outperforming, or outcompeting another.

      • I finished in five minutes and she showed me up by finishing in three.
      • It showed her up in her true colors.
      • His team were not outclassed but, once again, England have reminded us of their habit of being shown up as soon as they face half-decent opposition and one or two authentic category-A footballers.
   2. 5

      To produce an impression on observers

      To produce an impression on observers; to come off.

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