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Not show off vs Not showing off

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Not show off' is used when talking about the action of not showing off, while 'not showing off' is used when describing someone who is not displaying a behavior of showing off.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 1919 views

Not show off

This phrase is correct when used to talk about the action of not showing off.

This phrase is used to describe the act of refraining from showing off or boasting about something.

Examples:

It's important to not show off your wealth in front of others.
She decided to not show off her new car to avoid jealousy.
He prefers to not show off his achievements and keeps a low profile.
I try to not show off my knowledge in front of my classmates.
The teacher encouraged the students to not show off their answers during the quiz.

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Why not show off my latest wares?
We asked you to guard us, not show off your Judo skills!
Ben could have had's just not a show-off like ron.
By members of the public, not just old show-offs like myself.
It's not so bad, shows off your great legs.
I know, but you're not here to show off.
See, Lindsay, Sam's not afraid to show off his girlfriend.
It's not so bad, shows off your great legs.
One... I'm not a show-off.
He told me to keep it in my pocket, just for protection... not to show it off.
Freedom does not mean unaccountability, nor is advertising a ploy allowing anyone to show off their products.
He, as an individual, is not in question, nor are his skills which, I might add, he shows off with some talent.
I'm not that kind of person to brag about it and show off the diploma.
It's not like I was trying to show off.
I was expecting to be on the panel alongside you, not seated in the audience as a plant for you to show off your fake powers.
Halloween has always been my favorite holiday, and not just because it lets me show off my killer decorating skills.
Not how to like, show off 'cause I'm Joe Walsh, how to make this song better...
Show off your bravado while you can.
We do not need a Council President who shows off, dazzles everyone and tries to pull the wool over our eyes.
He is a show-off, a game player with an exceptionally high I.Q. but it's not enough to be smart.

Alternatives:

avoid showing off
refrain from showing off
not boast
not brag
not flaunt

Not showing off

This phrase is correct when used to describe someone who is not displaying a behavior of showing off.

This phrase is used to describe a person who is modest and does not engage in showing off or boasting.

Examples:

She is not showing off her new dress, she's just wearing it.
He is not showing off his skills, he's just quietly doing his work.
They are not showing off their success, they are humble about it.
I appreciate that you are not showing off your knowledge and are helping others learn.
The team is not showing off their victory, they are celebrating with humility.

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I'm paying off, not showing off.
That would be fine if you were just complimenting me and not showing off your... impressive... physique.
Daddy, you're not showing off your seating chart, are you?
I find it's easier to unite our allies and get congress on board when I'm not busy showing off a baby crib to Kimberly Mitchell.
Madam, the uniform is not for showing off.
It's not about showing off, Susy.
Not done showing off yet, I am.
It's not about the pilot showing off.
I'm not trying to showing off.
Maybe he will calm down and stop showing off if I am not there.
I do not wish to hold on to you by showing off.
Billy was showing off his baseball skills.
I have no problem showing off my body.
Besides, I always did love showing off my powers.
Guys get awkward, start showing off, and the girls get jealous.
She was showing off and speaking in different languages.
No, she's showing off.
And she kept showing off like this.
I think you were just showing off.
She has to quit showing off.

Alternatives:

not boasting
not flaunting
being modest
showing humility
not bragging

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