Phrase info

for show

Meaning

(idiomatic) intended to be seen but not bought or used

(idiomatic) done in an insincere or affected manner in order to impress others

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

Abeline pulled a bag of Golden Delicious apples from the fridge, let her hand wander the shelf just for show. Source: Internet

Its bezel doesn't rotate and is mostly for show, but it looks sleek and sits nicely on the front of the screen meaning it doesn't interfere with any of your swiping gestures. Source: Internet

I watched in horror as a woman put on her mask to go inside, only to be chastised by her husband and his friends who said it was "just for show." Source: Internet

Of course it was all for show but Jones was under the belief she was appearing in a documentary, and that Tutar’s plight was real; she has since said that she had no idea it was Sacha Baron Cohen and that she wanted to ‘kick his butt’ during filming. Source: Internet

Many of those involved in the crisis talks at international level and in the emergency conference calls held from empty offices in England have said the mood of cooperation is genuine, not just words set out for show in public statements. Source: Internet

I hope its not another hoax like the virus disinfectant sprayer they came up with which was not even well polished and just for show. Source: Internet

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