show

all over the show: see all over the shop atshop.

get (or keep) the show on the road start (or keep going) an enterprise or organization. informal

2000Helen SimpsonHey Yeah Right It took an incredible amount to keep the show on the road, what with the mortgage and childcare.

give the (whole) show away demonstrate the inadequacies or reveal the truth of something.

good (or bad or poor) show used to express approval (or disapproval or dissatisfaction). British informal, dated

the only show in town: see the only game in town atgame.

show someone a clean pair of heels: seeheel.

show your colours: seecolours.

show your face appear or be seen in a particular place.

show the flag: seeflag.

show your hand (or cards) disclose your plans.

☞ The image here is of players revealing their cards in a card game.

show a leg get out of bed; get up. British informal, dated

show of hands the raising of hands among a group of people to indicate a vote for or against something, with numbers typically being estimated rather than counted.

show your teeth reveal your strength; be aggressive. British

show someone the door dismiss or eject someone unceremoniously from a place or from your presence.

1991Michael CurtinThe Plastic Tomato CutterMr Yendall, would you credit I had applicants who scorned the wages? I showed them the door.

show someone who's boss: seeboss.

steal the show: seesteal.

stop the show: seestop.