Show through Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
If something shows through, it can be seen through a covering or layer because the covering is thin or see-through. It can also mean that someone's feelings or qualities become noticeable even if they try to hide them.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
'Show through' is often used for clothes that are too thin, paint that doesn’t fully cover, or when personal feelings become obvious. Typical structures: 'show through (the shirt/paper)', 'Her sadness showed through her smile.' Don't confuse with 'show up' (appear/arrive) or 'show off' (display proudly).
جمل نموذجية
The white shirt is so thin that my undershirt shows through.
basic
The red paint wasn't thick enough, so the old color showed through.
basic
Her happiness showed through despite her tiredness.
basic
Careful, your tattoos show through that shirt.
natural
Even though he tried to hide it, his excitement showed through.
natural
Don’t use a black pen or the ink will show through the paper.
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