for show

zum Schein, für die Show

Wird getan, um andere zu beeindrucken, ohne dass es ehrlich gemeint ist.

In einfachem Englisch: Done to impress other people rather than because you really mean it.

• His kindness was just for show.
• She smiled for show when the cameras arrived.
• Was the apology sincere, or was it all for show?

Synonyme: for effect, to impress

Gegenteile: sincerely

Häufige Wendungen: all for show, just for show, apologize for show

zur Zierde, zur Schau

Soll schön aussehen oder ausgestellt werden, statt tatsächlich benutzt zu werden.

In einfachem Englisch: Meant to look attractive or be displayed, rather than used.

• That sword is only for show.
• The old car in the garden is for show.
• Are these plates for show, or can we use them?

Synonyme: for decoration, for display

Häufige Wendungen: just for show, for show only, purely for show