show (one) out
show (one) out
To escort or accompany one to an exit. Thank you for coming by for the interview. The receptionist will show you out. I'm just going to show our guests out—I'll be back shortly.
See also: out, show
show out
1. To present oneself, especially in a public or performative manner. The pop star always shows out with incredibly extravagant, often outrageous, outfits.
2. To perform some task with as much energy, enthusiasm, and determination as possible. It's going to be tough to win today's game, but if we all show out, we can accomplish anything! She went up on that stage and really showed out. I think her parents would be proud of her.
See also: out, show
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
show someone out
(of something) Go to see someone out (of something).
See also: out, show
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
show someone out
Also, show someone to the door. Escort someone who is leaving to the exit door, as in Thanks for coming; please excuse me for not showing you out, or Please show Mr. Smith to the door. [Second half of 1700s] Also see see out, def. 1; show someone the door.
See also: out, show, someone
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
show out
v.
To conduct some visitor to an exit: The assistant showed me out of the building. We showed out the guests and said goodbye.
See also: out, show
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
- show out
- show someone out
- show in
- stand up and be counted
- show the way
- get the show on the road
- get this show on the road
- gong
- a gong show
- Show a leg!