Show up
American SlangDefinition
- To arrive or appear, especially when presence matters. - To deliver; perform strongly when it counts. - To embarrass or outshine someone by comparison (often “show someone up”). - To expose or reveal something.
Examples
"Thanks for showing up to the vigil—it meant a lot to the family."
"When the pressure was on, our goalie showed up and saved the game."
"Quit trying to show me up in front of my boss; we’re on the same team."