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Grammar fix

show around

to give someone a tour of a place

to go with someone and introduce them to different parts of a place, such as a city, building, or workplace, so they can get to know it.

phrasal verbB1common

Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • When I started my new job, my manager showed me around the office.daily life
  • If a friend visited my hometown, I would definitely show them around and take them to all the best local spots.IELTS speaking

Fix the pattern

Pattern: show (someone) around (something)

WrongShe showed us around in the city.

RightShe showed us around the city.

'Show someone around' a place — no 'in'.

Patternshow (someone) around (something)

Use it right

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff Permit me to escort you through the various areas of the office.

Natural Let me show you around the office.

Natural; 'escort you through the various areas' is stiff.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

  • show someone around
    the officetownshow me aroundnew

Don't confuse it

Not the same as 'show off' (to boast) or 'show up' (to arrive).

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