Definition of put in an appearance
: to go to an event, gathering, etc., usually for a short period of time
I won't be able to stay at the party long, but I'll at least try to put in an appearance.
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“Put in an appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20in%20an%20appearance. Accessed 6 Mar. 2021.
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