British & Australian to lead someone around a place which they are visiting officially or formally while telling them about it
A police officer showed the detectives over the murder scene.
phraseshow over show sb over sth • show sb overBrE to go around a place with someone who comes to visit it, in order to show them what is interesting or what they need to know: Lou seemed to enjoy her company, showing her over the nearby castle and taking her for long drives.If you're interested in the garden I can show you over some time.■ SIMILAR TO: show around