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show someone up

to do something that embarrasses someone or makes them seem stupid. He's always boasting about how much money he's earned – like he's trying to show you up.

See also: show

show up

1. to arrive for a gathering or event. We waited all day and he never showed up. Demonstrators also have regularly shown up in front of her home.

2. to appear or be seen. The virus does not show up in blood tests.

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