Usage of "show-stopper"

An act so striking or impressive that the show must be delayed until the audience quiets down.

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Examples for "stopper"

Examples for "stopper"

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 The South African 

Another says, I was surprised by how well this draft stopper works. 
 NY Magazine 

Not infrequently one end of the handle terminated in a tobacco stopper. 
 Chats on Household Curios 

The seaman stationed at the stopper obeyed, and down went the anchor. 
 The Crater; Or, Vulcan's Peak: A Tale of the Pacific 

And he filled the bottle with water and put back the stopper. 
 Seven O'Clock Stories 

One showstopper after another got people talking about what he had done. 
 Ebony 

When we tried this, it didn't work, but it wasn't a showstopper. 
 Mac os x for unix geeks 

People couldn't get over the beaded sleeve, it was definitely a showstopper. 
 The South African 

Could Luis's eye for bold design steal it during the final showstopper? 
 The Guardian 

But other researchers don't necessarily think the cancer risk is a showstopper. 
 Wired 

Uso de show-stopper en inglés

I don't see it as a show-stopper … you can manage it. 
 Radio NZ 

Norma Gigaba has been an absolute show-stopper over the years. 
 The South African 

Each week they are given three challenges: a signature bake, a technical challenge, and a show-stopper. 
 BBC 

Tipping the scales at just 695 kilograms, the latest VW show-stopper would make Colin Chapman proud. 
 Wired 

Exuding both traits is a hometown show-stopper, the redesigned 2014 Chevrolet Corvette from General Motors Corp. 
 Reuters 

The fabulous Main Concourse is a show-stopper. 
 The South African 

No show-stopper, but it gets good mileage. 
 Mr. Mercedes 

Europe has been holding its breath for two months for the German court ruling, a potential show-stopper. 
 Reuters 

Famous for his "one more thing" mantra to introduce the show-stopper, Jobs' showmanship captivated the audience. 
 Reuters 

The second was the show-stopper. 
 The Guardian 

Roast Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Sauce This beef tenderloin with a rich red wine sauce is a true show-stopper. 
 Jamaica Observer 

The hot pink tassel is a show-stopper and is the perfect complement to the muted tones of the snail shell. 
 Jamaica Observer 

No expense has been spared at Eagle Lodge to make it a show-stopper with echoes of Versailles, writes Orna Mulcahy. 
 The Irish Times 

He also has experience of flying the craft in wind, and finds that it is not the show-stopper that many people assume. 
 Wired 

To finish it off, go big with a special treat of a tart and one that is a bit of a show-stopper. 
 Independent.ie 

This week's show-stopper is gnocchi with mushrooms, peas, bacon and a creamy parsley sauce for only R159.99. 
 The South African 

Significados de show-stopper en inglés