Show in In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "show in", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-12-15 08:12

Meaning of Show in

Synonyms:

show the way

Show in phrase

To accompany someone to show them the way into a room or building.

 

 

 

I've never entered this building before, so you need to show me in.

A security guard showed me in, when I told him I wanted to speak to the manager, but I didn't know the way.

If he hadn't shown me in, it would have taken me hours to find out where that room was.

Other phrases about:

see (one) up to (some place)

To go with or accompany someone to some higher level, position, or location

see (one) home

Used to describe the action of accompanying one home.

see one in

1. To show or accompany someone into (somewhere), especially in an official capacity.

2. To notice or appreciate a specific trait or characteristic in someone or something.

Grammar and Usage of Show in

Verb Forms

  • showed in
  • showing in
  • shown in

The verb "show" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Show in

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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Candy is Dandy but Liquor is Quicker
Candy is a good thing to offer someone to get them to do something, but liquor will work more quickly when  convincing someone to do something.
Example: .

Daughter: So I really want all my friends to have a great time. I was thinking it would be a good idea to have some candy out on the tables for people to snack on.

Mother: Well, if you want them to really enjoy themselves, candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.

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