Today we will review three new idioms. The show must go on, A show stopper, and To be in the limelight. Review the definitions below and then look at the 3 example sentences for each idiom. After reviewing the information, try to make your own examples for each idiom.
| IDIOM | MEANING |
|---|---|
| The show must go on | "Something that you say which means that an event or activity must continue even if there are problems/difficulties" |
| A show stopper | "A performance or part of a performance that is extremely good" |
| To be in the limelight | "To receive attention and interest from the public" |
THE SHOW MUST GO ON
| # | EXAMPLES |
|---|---|
| 1 | Even if it rains, the show must go on. |
| 2 | No matter what happens, the show must go on. |
| 3 | Even if the main actor gets sick, the show must go on. |
A SHOW STOPPER
| # | EXAMPLES |
|---|---|
| 1 | Her speech in class was a real show stopper. |
| 2 | The director of the play wanted every scene to be a showstopper. |
| 3 | His song was a show stopper. |
TO BE IN THE LIMELIGHT
| # | EXAMPLES |
|---|---|
| 1 | He's been in the limelight recently, following the release of his new movie. |
| 2 | Sally loves being in the limelight. |
| 3 | The reporters made sure the attractive new actress was in the spotlight. |
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