Expressions used in Everyday Spoken English in Social and Professional contexts
flaunt
flaunt
1) display ostentatiously in order to provoke admiration
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- flaunt wealth/status
- AnalysisTo ‘flaunt’ means to ‘show off’ or put your attributes, wealth, possessions or talents on display in a very obvious way so that others have to take note. You can flaunt wealth, flaunt designer clothing or flaunt a skill or ability for example. The word ‘flaunt’ has a negative connotation as it can be attention-seeking behaviour or can seem to indicate the person ‘flaunting’ feels superior to others around them. You are more likely to hear this used in social contexts.
- Social Examples (Advance)
- The millionaire flaunted his wealth by buying expensive cars and jewelry.
- We know you're rich, there's no need to flaunt it!
- Professional Examples (Advance)
- We are really trying to push this line of products at the moment so flaunt them in front of customers at every possible opportunity.
- The employees discovered they were on drastically different salaries when one arrived flaunting an expensive new watch.
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