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| − | This is a common colloquialism in several areas. Avoid it in academic writing. | + | This is a common [[colloquialism]] in several areas. Avoid it in [[academic writing]]. |
For '''show''' in the most common sense, in the area of the performing arts, say a 'play' or 'musical', etc, as appropriate; or use the all-purpose '[theatrical] performance'. In the area of the visual arts, say 'an exhibition'. | For '''show''' in the most common sense, in the area of the performing arts, say a 'play' or 'musical', etc, as appropriate; or use the all-purpose '[theatrical] performance'. In the area of the visual arts, say 'an exhibition'. | ||
[[Category:colloquial]] [[category:culture]] | [[Category:colloquial]] [[category:culture]] | ||
Revision as of 11:56, 22 May 2007
This is a common colloquialism in several areas. Avoid it in academic writing.
For show in the most common sense, in the area of the performing arts, say a 'play' or 'musical', etc, as appropriate; or use the all-purpose '[theatrical] performance'. In the area of the visual arts, say 'an exhibition'.
