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Definition of shadow show - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
entertainmentperformance using shadows to tell a story
- The children watched a shadow show at the festival.
- A shadow show was performed at the cultural event.
- They attended a shadow show in the park.
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Expressions with shadow
dark area produced by body blocking light
The tree cast a long shadow on the ground.
secret group controlling behind the scenes
Some believe a shadow government influences major decisions.
illegal trade and transactions outside official channels
Drug trafficking is a major part of the shadow economy.
block light to create a shadow
The tree cast a shadow on the ground.
located very near something larger that hides light or view
The small café sits in the shadow of the cathedral.
cast a shadow over something
The tree put a shadow on the garden.
exceptionally timid and easily frightened by small things
He is afraid of his own shadow and avoids all risks.
stubble appearing on a face by evening
By evening, he had a noticeable five o'clock shadow.
in a way that is less noticed because of someone else
He always lived in his brother's shadow.
to be very easily frightened or nervous
He would jump at his own shadow during the horror movie.
make someone or something very weak
The illness reduced him to a shadow of his former self.
slight or minimal doubt
She believed his story without a shadow of a doubt.
slight suspicion or mistrust
He couldn't escape the shadow of doubt cast by the accusations.
person much weaker than before
After the illness, he was a shadow of his former self.
affected by doubt or suspicion
The project is under a shadow due to recent allegations.
influenced or controlled by someone powerful
He worked under the shadow of his famous father.
have a lasting influence or effect
His achievements cast a long shadow over the industry.
follow a suspect secretly to gather information
The detective decided to shadow a suspect for a week.
place of extreme danger or fear
He felt he was walking through the shadow of death.
person much weaker or less effective than before
After the scandal, the former champion was a shadow of himself.
faint or weak smile
She gave him a shadow of her smile before leaving.
mistake superficial aspects for essential ones
He confused the shadow with the substance in his analysis.
difficult to find or catch
The thief was elusive as a shadow, evading capture for years.
Expressions with show
being exhibited or displayed
The new paintings are now on show at the gallery.
guide someone to see a place
She will show the new students around the campus.
lead someone into a room or space
The receptionist will show you in.
escort someone out of a place or event
The security guard will show the guests out after the event.
guide someone to their correct location
She showed him his place at the table.
perform impressively to entertain an audience
The band put on a good show last night.
organize and perform an entertainment event
The theater group will put on a show next weekend.
escort someone to the exit of a place
After the argument, he showed her the door.
reveal teeth in a smile or grimace
She showed teeth in a wide smile.
lead someone to a destination or goal
He will show the way to the nearest station.
arrive at a place unexpectedly
She showed up at the meeting unexpectedly.
appearing impressive but lacking effective performance
His speech was all show and no go, full of words but no action.
begin or launch an activity or event
Let's get the show on the road and start the meeting now.!
show something is true or make something clear
The results go to show the theory is correct.
possess some benefit or result from effort or work
After months of training, she finally had medals to show for her dedication.
very popular and successful entertainment production
The new drama quickly became a hit show.
indicates something proves a point or lesson clearly
This just goes to show how hard work pays off!
display something in a way to attract attention
He made a show of his new car to impress his friends.
proceed with the performance despite difficulties
The actor forgot his lines, but on with the show!
perform impressively or make a strong effort in a situation
The team put up a good show despite losing the game.
perform an action with skill or flair
She put up a show at the talent contest.
lead or be in charge of an activity
She was chosen to run the show at the event.
entertain someone with enjoyable activities
We will show them a good time at the party.
display something to attract admiration or attention
He loves to show off his new car.
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- French:spectacle d'ombres, ...
- German:Schattenspiel, ...
- Italian:spettacolo di ombre, ...
- Spanish:teatro de sombras, ...
- Portuguese:teatro de sombras, ...
- Chinese:皮影戏, ...
- Japanese:影絵芝居, ...
- Arabic:عَرْض الظِّلال, ...
- Hebrew:מוֹפַע צְלָלִים, ...
- Russian:театр теней, ...
- Ukrainian:тіньова вистава, ...
- Hindi:शैडो शो, ...
- Bengali:ছায়া প্রদর্শনী, ...
- Catalan:espectacle d'ombres, ...
- Czech:stínové divadlo, ...
- Danish:skyggeshow, ...
- Dutch:schaduwspel, ...
- Greek:παράσταση σκιών, ...
- Hungarian:árnyjáték, ...
- Khmer:ល្ខោនស្រមោល, ...
- Korean:그림자극, ...
- Persian:نمایش سایه, ...
- Polish:teatr cieni, ...
- Portuguese (BR):espetáculo de sombras, ...
- Romanian:spectacol de umbre, ...
- Swedish:skuggteater, ...
- Thai:การแสดงเงา, ...
- Turkish:gölge oyunu, ...
- Vietnamese:buổi diễn bóng, ...
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