Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

show-one's-face

idiom

/ʃoʊ wʌnz feɪs/

Definition

To appear in a place or become visible, especially after being absent for a while.

Examples

After being away for months, she finally decided to show her face at the reunion.
He was hesitant to show his face at the party after the argument.
It’s time for him to show his face if he wants to make amends.

Meaning

This phrase is often used to indicate that someone is returning to a location where they have not been seen for some time, usually implying a sense of recognition or acknowledgment.