show around — to give someone a tour of a place
phrasal verbB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
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.
Say it like a native
Textbook Permit me to escort you through the various areas of the office.
Native Let me show you around the office.
Natural; 'escort you through the various areas' is stiff.
Pattern: show (someone) around (something)
In use
- 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
Common mistake
✗ She showed us around in the city.
✓ She showed us around the city.
'Show someone around' a place — no 'in'.
Common collocations
show someone around— the office, town, show me around, new
Don't confuse it
Not the same as 'show off' (to boast) or 'show up' (to arrive).