show someone 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
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
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 (one) out
- show 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