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You show so much promise

🇬🇧 UK //jʊ ʃoʊ sōʊ mʌtʃ ˈprɒmɪs// 🇺🇸 US //ju ʃoʊ soʊ mʌtʃ ˈprɑːmɪs//

Meaning of You show so much promise

You have the potential to achieve great things in the future.

In simple words: You have a lot of potential to be successful.

You show so much promise in a sentence

• I can see that you show so much promise in your writing.
• The coach mentioned that you show so much promise as a player.
• Even at a young age, you show so much promise in your musical abilities.
• Teachers often tell students that they show so much promise in their studies.

How to use You show so much promise

Used to encourage someone, often in a professional or creative context. Avoid in formal, harsh critiques.

Grammar pattern

standalone expression

Memory hint

Think of 'promise' as a 'promise of success', like a gift waiting to be opened.

Related words

Collocations with You show so much promise

• show potential
• demonstrate ability
• indicate talent
• exhibit promise
• reveal skills

Synonyms for You show so much promise

• you have potential
• you show ability
• you indicate future success
• you present opportunity
• you demonstrate talent

Common mistakes with You show so much promise

• Confused with 'you show a lot of promise'.
• Using it in negative contexts by mistake.
• Not recognizing it as a compliment.

Frequently asked questions about You show so much promise

What does You show so much promise mean?

You have a lot of potential to be successful.

What is the definition of You show so much promise?

You have the potential to achieve great things in the future.

How do you use You show so much promise in a sentence?

I can see that you show so much promise in your writing.

Can you give another example of You show so much promise?

The coach mentioned that you show so much promise as a player.

What are synonyms for You show so much promise?

Common alternatives include you have potential, you show ability, you indicate future success, you present opportunity, you demonstrate talent.

What words go with You show so much promise?

It commonly pairs with show potential, demonstrate ability, indicate talent, exhibit promise, reveal skills.

What are common mistakes when using You show so much promise?

Confused with 'you show a lot of promise'. Using it in negative contexts by mistake. Not recognizing it as a compliment.

How do you pronounce You show so much promise?

US: //ju ʃoʊ soʊ mʌtʃ ˈprɑːmɪs//, UK: //jʊ ʃoʊ sōʊ mʌtʃ ˈprɒmɪs//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use You show so much promise?

Used to encourage someone, often in a professional or creative context. Avoid in formal, harsh critiques.