Definition
To make visible or expose faults and deficiencies in, usually by outdoing, outperforming, or outcompeting another.
In Context
- "I finished in five minutes and she showed me up by finishing in three."
- "It showed her up in her true colors."
- "His team were not outclassed but, once again, England have reminded us of their habit of being shown up as soon as they face half-decent opposition and one or two authentic category-A footballers."