for show

per fare scena, per apparenza

Fatto per impressionare gli altri, senza crederci davvero o essere sinceri.

In inglese semplice: 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?

Sinonimi: for effect, to impress

Contrari: sincerely

Espressioni comuni: all for show, just for show, apologize for show

per bellezza, da esposizione

Destinato a fare bella figura o a essere esposto, anziché a essere usato.

In inglese semplice: 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?

Sinonimi: for decoration, for display

Espressioni comuni: just for show, for show only, purely for show