Is it possible to show the alias command before being executed?

Question

Let’s say I have the following alias defined:

alias agi='sudo apt-get install'

When I execute agi I would like to see sudo apt-get install displayed before the command is run. This would serve as a reminder of what is actually being done. Is there a way to make this happen?

The answer in this thread might give you what you’re looking for — , Dec 06 '20 at 03:04
Well, the bash -x (set -x) will do the trick for showing the alias expansion, but unfortunately, all commands get echoed, whether or not aliased. — ubfan1, Dec 06 '20 at 03:47

Terrance · Answer 1 · 2020-12-06T03:04:18.320

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Here's one way you can do it. I am certain there are more ways than one to do it.

alias agi='echo "sudo apt-get install"; sudo apt-get install'

edited Dec 06 '20 at 03:04

answered Dec 06 '20 at 02:58

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Very good suggestion! – vanadium Dec 06 '20 at 16:49

Is it possible to show the alias command before being executed?

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