for show
Example Sentences
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Yamamoto figured he was just going to the bullpen for show.
From Los Angeles Times
"There's no way I can't win a major, bigger Pro Tours, Europeans. Averages are just for show and if you play well on your darts and win matches you win tournaments. I'm going to get some."
From BBC
“I went guess your power. I have some of my own, too. Come, I want for show you this memory.”
From Literature
Cook is well aware that the guns carried by the federal agents are not for show, even without the Boss’ new ballad.
From Los Angeles Times
I flush the toilet, just for show, and head back to class.
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
