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has something to show for something

has something to show for something is the third-person singular simple present indicative of have something to show for something.

Meaning of have something to show for something

Verb

have something to show for something (third-person singular simple present has something to show for something, present participle having something to show for something, simple past and past participle had something to show for something)

  1. (idiomatic) To have (some profit, reward, benefit, etc.) as a result of (one's work, expenditure, etc.)
    • I've been panning for gold for two years, and this tiny speck is all I have to show for it.

Questions about has something to show for something

What is has something to show for something the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Has something to show for something is the third-person singular simple present indicative of have something to show for something.

Words near has something to show for something in the dictionary

  1. has something going for one
  2. has something going with someone
  3. has something on good authority
  4. has something over someone
  5. has something over with
  6. has something to show for something
  7. has the advantage of someone
  8. has the ball in one's court
  9. has the best of it
  10. has the biscuit
  11. has the blues

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