english
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So as to be seen, as in They will put the antiques on view an hour before the auction begins. [Mid-1800s]
American Heritage Idioms
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Phrase(s): on view visible; on public display. • The painting will be on view at the museum. • I’ll pull the shades so that we won’t be on view.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs