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let enthusiasm show

[lɛt ɛnˈθuːziæzəm ʃoʊ]
verb phrase
deixar o entusiasmo aparecer
1. to allow one's excitement, passion, or eagerness to be visible or expressed openly
Don't be shy—let enthusiasm show when you present your project to the class.
Não seja tímido—deixe o entusiasmo aparecer quando você apresentar seu projeto para a classe.
2. to demonstrate genuine interest and positive emotion without restraint
The coach encouraged the players to let enthusiasm show during the match.
O treinador encorajou os jogadores a deixarem o entusiasmo aparecer durante a partida.
NYC Slang
let your hype show
Synonyms
show excitementdisplay eagernessreveal passionexpress enthusiasmdemonstrate interest
Antonyms
hide enthusiasmconceal excitementsuppress emotionsremain indifferentshow apathy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
deixar o entusiasmo aparecer
common and widely understood
São Paulo
deixar a animação transparecer
alternative with 'animação' (liveliness) more frequently used
Rio de Janeiro
deixar o entusiasmo sair
colloquial variant using 'sair' (come out)
Portugal
deixar o entusiasmo transparecer
slightly more formal, uses 'transparecer' (show through)

Related Idioms & Phrases

wear your heart on your sleeve
let it all hang out
show your true colors
don't hold back
let your passion shine through
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