grandstanding

verb

Meaning

Perform an action or speak in a way intended to impress onlookers or gain public approval rather than to achieve a genuine goal.

Examples

He decided to grandstand during the debate to win over the undecided voters.
The lawyer was accused of grandstanding for the jury instead of focusing on the evidence.

Synonyms: show off, posture, play to the gallery, pontificate

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grandstanding

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈɡrænd.stænd/

Definition

Perform an action or speak in a way intended to impress onlookers or gain public approval rather than to achieve a genuine goal.

Examples

He decided to grandstand during the debate to win over the undecided voters.
The lawyer was accused of grandstanding for the jury instead of focusing on the evidence.
Stop grandstanding and just answer the question directly.

How to Use grandstanding

grandstand for (prepositional phrase): To perform specifically to gain the approval of a target group. — "He loves to grandstand for the media."
accused of grandstanding (collocation): To be criticized for performing for attention. — "The senator was accused of grandstanding during the hearing."

Synonyms of grandstanding

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