have something to show for something
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English[edit]
Verb[edit]
have something to show for something (third-person singular simple present has something to show for something, present participle having something to show for something, simple past and past participle had something to show for something)
- (idiomatic) to have (some profit, reward, benefit, etc.) as a result of (one's work, expenditure, etc.)
- I've been panning for gold for two years, and this tiny speck is all I have to show for it