show up

The phrase "show up" is versatile, with meanings ranging from arriving at a location to revealing faults or outperforming others.

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Definition

B1General

(informal)To arrive at a place or event, often unexpectedly or after a delay.

Example

She showed up late to the party.
You never know who might show up unannounced.

B2General

(informal)To become visible or noticeable.

Example

The stain showed up clearly on the white shirt.
Her talent really showed up during the performance.

C1General

(informal)To reveal or expose faults or deficiencies, often by comparison.

Example

The new employee showed up the inefficiencies in our process.
His excellent work showed up the others' lack of effort.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "show up":

turn up show oneself come up show out come up to pop up pop out bob up turn out be there spring up rock up come around meet up come to stand up pipe up pull up shape up come out ante up come in front up fetch up come to the party coming on