had something to show for something

A form of have something to show for something — To have (some profit, reward, benefit, etc.) as a result of (one's work, expenditure, etc.)

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of have something to show for something
Cite this entry
APA

had something to show for something. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/had%20something%20to%20show%20for%20something

MLA

“had something to show for something.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/had%20something%20to%20show%20for%20something. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “had something to show for something,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/had%20something%20to%20show%20for%20something.

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