REMEMBER Show don't tell

What does show don't tell mean?
Show don't tell means you describe something rather than just straight up saying what it is. So instead of just saying "the water was green" you would go into more detail.

Examples

1. "The buildings were tall" = "The buildings towered over her and covered the sky"
2. "Sarah was really upset" = "The water building up in Sarah's eyes eventually became too much as tears began to stream down her face"
3. "She was so happy to see him" = "As her eyes found him her face lit up like a carnival at night."
4. "The lake was beautiful" = "Not even the crown jewels could compare to the glittering lake that laid hidden in the forest."