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The phrase "to show for it" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
You can use it to express that something could not be demonstrated or produced, even though it was expected or assumed to be able. Example: "After all the effort he put in, he had nothing to show for it."
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They have something to show for it.
What's to show for it?
"There's precious little to show for it".
He has little to show for it.
They have nothing to show for it".
"There is nothing to show for it".
I have nothing to show for it".
You want things to show for it".
They owe money and have nothing to show for it.
And what does he have to show for it?
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Nothing impressive to show for it, though.
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