Dress as
Show
Show verb - To present so as to invite notice or attention.
Both terms in one sentence
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In the fourth series of Blackadder, a last minute change requires that Sweet Polly Oliver 'Bob' dress as a woman for a variety show.
Source: Your Costume Needs Work -
The Odd Couple: Felix and Oscar learn that Deal is taping a series of shows in New York and dress as a mule to get on the show.
Source: Series / Let's Make a Deal -
For instance, when Starfire was cheering Cyborg up about not being normal at the end of "Deception", the rest of the Titans show up to wrestle Cyborg into a pink dress as an "initiation".
Source: Moment Killer
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