having 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. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of have something to show for something
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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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