Hide
Hide verb - To put into a hiding place.
Usage example: the thief had hidden the stolen jewelry under the floorboards
Show off
Show off verb - To present so as to invite notice or attention.
Usage example: she just wants to show off her new jewelry
Both terms in one sentence
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He doesn't really try to hide his abilities; he'd just rather eat cakes than show off.
Source: Manga / Descendants of Darkness -
Dragon Ball Z being the show that it is, he doesn't get much of a chance to show off his intelligence, so he tends to hide more behind his pacifism.
Source: Minored in Asskicking -
Clark Kenting: Martha and Clark go into detail on his new "disguise." Never wear clothes that show off his physique, unkempt hair, his mannerisms and Martha even lampshades the fact the glasses aren't there to hide his face but to tone down his "unique" eye color.
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