grandstand

[US]/'græn(d)stænd/
[UK]/'ɡrænstænd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the seating for spectators at a stadium or arena
vi. to show off one's skills or perform fancy moves in order to impress an audience, often with the intention of gaining applause

Phrases & Collocations

Grandstand seating

Grandstand view

Example Sentences

choose to grandstand in court

our balcony gave us a grandstand view of the arena.

He loves to grandstand and show off his achievements.

Politicians often grandstand during debates to win over the audience.

She always grandstands about her charitable work.

The CEO's grandstanding at the meeting annoyed many employees.

Stop grandstanding and get to the point!

The politician's grandstand speech was met with mixed reactions.

The actor's grandstanding on social media backfired.

Grandstanding won't solve the problem; we need real solutions.

The student's grandstanding in class annoyed the teacher.

His grandstand behavior at the party made him unpopular.

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