How to Pronounce "have to show for"
expression
HAV tuh SHOW-for
HAV tuh SHOW-for
Definition
Used to talk about what results, achievements, or evidence someone has after effort, time, or spending something. It often focuses on whether there is anything worthwhile or visible as a result.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈʃoʊ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
hæv/ /tˈuː/ /ʃˈəʊ/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV tuh SHOW-for
UK
HAV tuh SHOW-for
Listen in Context
After ten years of work, he has little to show for it.
I studied all week, but I have nothing to show for it.
What do you have to show for your hard work?
He spent all his savings, and now he has nothing to show for it.