have something to show for something

短语

词形变化

had something to show for something has something to show for something 三单 has something to show for something having something to show for something having something to show for something 现在分词 had something to show for something 过去式 had something to show for something 过去分词

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To have (some profit, reward, benefit, etc.) as a result of (one's work, expenditure, etc.)

    习语

    I've been panning for gold for two years, and this tiny speck is all I have to show for it.