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Meanings of show-stopper in английском

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

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        Examples for "stopper"
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        Also read: Brilliant Khuzwayo: Agent reveals shot-stopper is close to joining Pirates
        The South African
        2
        Another says, I was surprised by how well this draft stopper works.
        NY Magazine
        3
        Not infrequently one end of the handle terminated in a tobacco stopper.
        Chats on Household Curios
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        The seaman stationed at the stopper obeyed, and down went the anchor.
        The Crater; Or, Vulcan's Peak: A Tale of the Pacific
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        And he filled the bottle with water and put back the stopper.
        Seven O'Clock Stories
        1
        One showstopper after another got people talking about what he had done.
        Ebony
        2
        When we tried this, it didn't work, but it wasn't a showstopper.
        Mac os x for unix geeks
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        People couldn't get over the beaded sleeve, it was definitely a showstopper.
        The South African
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        Could Luis's eye for bold design steal it during the final showstopper?
        The Guardian
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        But other researchers don't necessarily think the cancer risk is a showstopper.
        Wired
        Usage of show-stopper in английском
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        I don't see it as a show-stopper … you can manage it.
        Radio NZ
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        Norma Gigaba has been an absolute show-stopper over the years.
        The South African
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        Each week they are given three challenges: a signature bake, a technical challenge, and a show-stopper.
        BBC
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        Tipping the scales at just 695 kilograms, the latest VW show-stopper would make Colin Chapman proud.
        Wired
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        Exuding both traits is a hometown show-stopper, the redesigned 2014 Chevrolet Corvette from General Motors Corp.
        Reuters
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        The fabulous Main Concourse is a show-stopper.
        The South African
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        No show-stopper, but it gets good mileage.
        Mr. Mercedes
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        Europe has been holding its breath for two months for the German court ruling, a potential show-stopper.
        Reuters
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        Famous for his "one more thing" mantra to introduce the show-stopper, Jobs' showmanship captivated the audience.
        Reuters
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        The second was the show-stopper.
        The Guardian
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        Roast Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Sauce This beef tenderloin with a rich red wine sauce is a true show-stopper.
        Jamaica Observer
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        The hot pink tassel is a show-stopper and is the perfect complement to the muted tones of the snail shell.
        Jamaica Observer
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        No expense has been spared at Eagle Lodge to make it a show-stopper with echoes of Versailles, writes Orna Mulcahy.
        The Irish Times
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        He also has experience of flying the craft in wind, and finds that it is not the show-stopper that many people assume.
        Wired
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        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
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        This week's show-stopper is gnocchi with mushrooms, peas, bacon and a creamy parsley sauce for only R159.99.
        The South African