Usage of "show-stopper"

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

Usage of show-stopper in английском

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 

Meanings of show-stopper in английском