for show

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Prepositional phrase

(idiomatic) intended to be seen but not bought or used; aesthetic as opposed to practical.
Wealthy Nauruans spent their abundant money on cars that were for show.
(idiomatic) done in an insincere or affected manner in order to impress others.
Chris opened the door for his crush because he believes a lady has to enter first for show.

Translations

Translations

Catalan: per espectacle
French: pour la galerie (fr)
Italian: per impressionare
Polish: dla bajeru
Portuguese: para bonito (colloq.), por exibição
Spanish: para impresionar

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