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show someone a good time

idiom
Meaning

To sleep with; have sex with.


Examples
SIMPLE

He really wants to show her a good time tonight.

CONTEXTUAL

After their third date, he invited her back to his apartment, hoping to show her a good time.

COMPLEX

The protagonist found himself caught in a web of deceit after promising to show the visitor a good time, unaware of the dangerous consequences that would follow.

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  3. 03

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  4. 04

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  5. 05

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  6. 06

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Last updated April 17, 2026