show-me
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of show-me
An Americanism dating back to 1905–10
Example Sentences
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Missouri Health Department spokeswoman Lisa Cox said the agency is encouraging people to get vaccinated, but confessed: “This is the Show-Me State and Missourians are skeptical.”
From Seattle Times
“It’s the NFL, I have been in the hot seat for 30 years. Because every year you get contracts but you keep your job based on how your player, your position or your unit performs. … This is a show-me game, that is the NFL and I have to produce.”
From Seattle Times
Over all, she added, the report is “a reminder of why the Federal Reserve is being so patient — it’s really a show-me economy.”
From New York Times
The Show-Me State has many things we can take pride in.
From Washington Times
The Show-Me State has many things we can take pride in.
From Washington Times
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