Show a good time Meaning in English
expression
ˈʃoʊ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /ˈtaɪm
SHOH uh GUD TIME
ʃˈəʊ/ /æɪ/ /ɡˈʊd/ /tˈaɪm
SHOH uh GUD TIME
Definition
To entertain someone and make sure they enjoy themselves, often by planning fun activities for them.
Usage & Nuances
This phrase is informal and often used when hosting, traveling with, or entertaining guests. It's not about a literal 'show' but about making someone feel welcome and happy. Common collocation: 'I'll show you a good time.'
Spanish: hacer pasar un buen rato - mostrar un buen momentoPortuguese (BR): proporcionar um bom momento - garantir diversãoPortuguese (PT): proporcionar um bom momento - garantir diversãoChinese (Simplified): 让人玩得开心 - 带人玩得愉快Chinese (Traditional): 讓人玩得開心 - 帶人玩得愉快Hindi: अच्छा समय दिखाना - अच्छी मौज करानाArabic: قضاء وقت ممتع - إدخال السرورBengali: ভাল সময় কাটাতে সাহায্য করা - আনন্দে সময় কাটানো - অতিথিকে আনন্দিত করাRussian: весело провести время - хорошо развлечьJapanese: 楽しい時間を過ごさせる - 楽しませるVietnamese: mang lại thời gian vui vẻ - làm cho ai đó cảm thấy vuiKorean: 즐겁게 해주다 - 좋은 시간을 보내게 해주다Turkish: güzel vakit geçirmek sağlamak - eğlendirmekUrdu: اچھا وقت گزارنا کروانا - مہمان نوازی کرناIndonesian: membuat senang - membuat seseorang menikmati waktu
Example Sentences
We want to show a good time to our visitors from Spain.
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They promised to show a good time when we visit.
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Our guide will show a good time to the whole group.
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Don’t worry, we’ll show you a good time while you’re here!
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Whenever friends come to town, we try to show them a good time.
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She really knows how to show people a good time—everyone loves her parties.
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