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having something to show for something

having something to show for something is the present participle and gerund 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 having something to show for something

What is having something to show for something the present participle and gerund of?
Having something to show for something is the present participle and gerund of have something to show for something.

Words near having something to show for something in the dictionary

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

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