Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

to-show-your-face

idiom

/təʊ ʃoʊ jər feɪs/

Definition

To appear in public or at a particular event, especially after being absent for a while.

Examples

After being away for months, she decided it was time to show her face at the reunion.
He didn’t want to show his face at the party after the argument.
Make sure to show your face at the meeting; it’s important to be present.

Meaning

The phrase suggests making an appearance, often implying that one’s absence was notable or that showing up is a way to acknowledge others or take responsibility.