put on an act
phrase
as in pretend
to take on a false or deceptive appearance
You don't need to put on an act just to impress us.
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make a show
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Great casting can make a show that much more revealing, and the guys walking it can help sell the fantasy on offer.
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With the rising price of concert tickets, artists must work overtime to make a show worth the trip for many fans.
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“Put on an act.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/put%20on%20an%20act. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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