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stop the ˈrotstop something getting worse, especially in politics or business: Our company’s profits were falling, so a new director was appointed to stop the rot. See also: rot, stop Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017 124. stop the showTo give a very exceptional, impressive, or memorable performance.Yeah, the opening act really stopped the show—the headlining band was disappointing in comparison!All the pieces in the designer's collection are excellent, but it's the wedding dress that's going to stop the show. See also: show, stop Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2022 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved. stop the showCOMMON If someone stops the show, they give an extremely impressive performance in a show or other event. Twelve-year-old Reggie Jackson stopped the show last night with `America the Beautiful'. Note: You can describe an impressive person, performance, or thing as show-stopping or say that they are a show-stopper. She got a standing ovation for her show-stopping number `And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going'. Her first encore was a real show-stopper. See also: show, stop Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. © HarperCollins Publishers 2012 stop the show(of a performer) provoke prolonged applause or laughter, causing an interruption. See also: show, stop Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017 125. stop at nothingTo do whatever it takes to accomplish a task or goal.I assure you, ma'am, we will stop at nothing to catch that thief.I'm not surprised Tiffany started that nasty rumor about you—she'll stop at nothing to become student council president. See also: nothing, stop Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2022 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved. will stop at nothingCliché will do everything possible (to accomplish something); will be unscrupulous. Bill would stop at nothing to get his way. Bob is completely determined to get promoted. He'll stop at nothing. See also: nothing, stop, will McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Download 104.73 Kb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |
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