show-stopper

Definitions

noun an act so striking or impressive that the show must be delayed until the audience quiets down
noun something that is strikingly attractive or has great popular appeal

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It is an extra expense, but it is not a show-stopper.

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Then it's topped by an even better show-stopper when Terri White leads the whole gang in the sensational "Who's That Woman."

Michael Giltz: Theater: Follies Grand and Beautiful But... Michael Giltz 2011
But the show-stopper was the awards night gala held last night at the UN.

Bill Robinson: The World Technology Awards Bill 2011
It is an extra expense, but it is not a show-stopper.

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His "I'm Going To Die" number almost outshines the show-stopper "Geography Song."

Michael Giltz: Theater: "Shlemiel The First" Klezmer Musical Sings But What's With The Restraint? Michael Giltz 2011
Sunrise this morning was a show-stopper, or would have been had there been a show.

The Jupiter effect Joel Achenbach 2010
It is an extra expense, but it is not a show-stopper.

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It is an extra expense, but it is not a show-stopper.

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Australia found a way to stop them. 2007 was the real show-stopper for me.

Martin Johnson: 'We're doing something special here. We're very lucky' 2011
BUT the email-address giveaway is a show-stopper for me.

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