How to Pronounce "make a great show of"
expression
MAYK uh GRAYT SHOW uhv
MAYK uh GRAYT SHOH ov
Definition
To act in a very noticeable or exaggerated way about something, often to attract attention or to show off.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡɹeɪt/ /ˈʃoʊ/ /ˈəv
British English
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /ɡɹˈeɪt/ /ʃˈəʊ/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK uh GRAYT SHOW uhv
UK
MAYK uh GRAYT SHOH ov
Listen in Context
She always makes a great show of helping others.
Don't make a great show of your achievements.
He made a great show of caring, but he wasn't sincere.
Everyone noticed how she made a great show of donating money at the event.