put in an appearance
US /pʊt ɪn ən əˈpɪr.əns/
UK /pʊt ɪn ən əˈpɪr.əns/
1.
hacer acto de presencia, aparecer brevemente
to attend an event or place for a short time, often out of obligation or politeness, rather than genuine interest
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I'll just put in an appearance at the party and then head home.
Solo voy a hacer acto de presencia en la fiesta y luego me iré a casa.
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She felt obligated to put in an appearance at her cousin's wedding.
Se sintió obligada a hacer acto de presencia en la boda de su prima.