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show around

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show someone around (some place)

to give someone a tour of a place. I'm very glad you've come to work here. Let me show you around so you'll know where things are. Welcome to our town. As soon as you unpack, I'll get someone to show you around.

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show somebody around somewhere

to lead someone through a place She insisted on showing us around Amsterdam. Guides were assigned to show new students around the campus.

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show around

v.

To introduce someone to some place by visiting various locations: The real estate agent showed us around the house. The guide showed us around the old part of the city.

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