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show up

[/ʃoʊ ʌp/]
verb (phrasal verb)
aparecer, apresentar-se, comparecer
1. to arrive at a place, especially when expected or required
He promised to show up on time for the meeting.
Ele prometeu comparecer pontualmente à reunião.
2. to become visible or apparent
The stain didn't show up until after washing.
A mancha não apareceu até depois de lavar.
3. to embarrass or expose someone by revealing their faults or mistakes
She showed him up in front of everyone by pointing out his lies.
Ela o humilhou diante de todos ao apontar suas mentiras.
NYC Slang
show up (common in NYC English, meaning to arrive or embarrass someone)
Synonyms
arriveappearturn uppresent oneselfexpose
Antonyms
be absentmissfail to appearhideconceal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aparecer, comparecer
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
aparecer, se mostrar
colloquial usage
São Paulo
comparecer, se apresentar
formal/professional contexts
Portugal
aparecer, apresentar-se, surgir
standard European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

show someone up - humiliate or embarrass someone
show up late - arrive after the expected time
show up for - be present and supportive for someone
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