show to advantage
Example Sentences
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On this occasion, however, it unluckily did not show to advantage.
From New York Times • Nov. 25, 2011
If he does not show to advantage in a new role he may shelve it for a while, as he seems to be doing with Manrico in Il Trovatore.
From Time Magazine Archive
Altogether Lord Fallowfeild did not show to advantage in Richard Calmady's company.
From The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance by Malet, Lucas
The plants also show to advantage in suspended baskets, window boxes, rustic work, vases, and any position where an appearance of graceful negligence is aimed at.
From The Culture of Vegetables and Flowers From Seeds and Roots 16th Edition by Sutton and Sons
"My men would scarcely show to advantage at home," the governor said, noting the glance of surprise with which the boys had viewed them.
From Under Drake's Flag A Tale of the Spanish Main by Browne, Gordon
