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appearance

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PUT IN AN APPEARANCE also MAKE AN APPEARANCE.

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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms

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put in an appearance

[put in an appearance] also [make an appearance] {v. phr.} To be present, esp. for a short time; visit; appear. * /He put in an appearance at work, but he […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

make an appearance

[make an appearance] See: [PUT IN AN APPEARANCE]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[take on] {v.} 1. To receive for carrying; be loaded with. * /A big ship was at the dock taking on automobiles in crates to carry overseas for sale./ * […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

make sit up

[make sit up] {v. phr.} To shock to attention; surprise; create keen interest. * /Her sudden appearance at the party and her amazingly low-cut dress made us all sit up./ […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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