An act so striking or impressive that the show must be delayed until the audience quiets down.
1 I don't see it as a show - stopper … you can manage it.
2 Norma Gigaba has been an absolute show - stopper over the years.
3 Each week they are given three challenges: a signature bake, a technical challenge, and a show - stopper .
4 Tipping the scales at just 695 kilograms, the latest VW show - stopper would make Colin Chapman proud.
5 Exuding both traits is a hometown show - stopper , the redesigned 2014 Chevrolet Corvette from General Motors Corp.
6 The fabulous Main Concourse is a show - stopper .
7 No show - stopper , but it gets good mileage.
8 Europe has been holding its breath for two months for the German court ruling, a potential show - stopper .
9 Famous for his "one more thing" mantra to introduce the show - stopper , Jobs' showmanship captivated the audience.
10 The second was the show - stopper .
11 Roast Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Sauce This beef tenderloin with a rich red wine sauce is a true show - stopper .
12 The hot pink tassel is a show - stopper and is the perfect complement to the muted tones of the snail shell.
13 No expense has been spared at Eagle Lodge to make it a show - stopper with echoes of Versailles, writes Orna Mulcahy.
14 He also has experience of flying the craft in wind, and finds that it is not the show - stopper that many people assume.
15 To finish it off, go big with a special treat of a tart and one that is a bit of a show - stopper .
16 This week's show - stopper is gnocchi with mushrooms, peas, bacon and a creamy parsley sauce for only R159.99.
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