show-and-tell
nounUK /ˌʃəʊ ən ˈtel/
US /ˌʃoʊ ən ˈtel/
A time at school when kids bring something from home and talk about it to the class.
For show-and-tell, Mia brought her pet hamster to class.
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2. Any event where people display and explain things to an audience.
The science fair was a big show-and-tell for the whole school.
3. A meeting where someone reveals and discusses information or plans.
The manager's Monday briefing turned into a show-and-tell of the new project.
4. The act of showing off something proudly to others.
His new phone was pure show-and-tell at the party.
5. A children's activity used to build speaking confidence.
Teachers use show-and-tell to help shy students practice talking in front of others.