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Entertainment idioms

January 25, 2017 - pdf

Here is a list of idioms that refer to the entertainment industry and the people working in it. Each idiom is followed by its meaning.

To be in the limelight

To be in the limelight is to be the center of attention.

To make a clown of yourself

To make a clown of yourself is to make yourself appear foolish or stupid.

Museum piece

If something is referred to as museum piece, it is very old-fashioned. In fact, it is the kind of stuff that should no longer be used.

The show must go on

This is an idiom used to mean that an event or activity must continue even if there are problems or difficulties.

A dog and pony show

An event organized with the sole objective of gaining approval for a product or service.

To run the show

To run the show is to be in charge of an organization or activity.

To be star-studded

A star-studded event is one that is attended by lots of famous people from the entertainment industry.

To sing your heart out

To sing your heart out is to sing with great passion or intensity.

To steal the show

To steal the show is to do something that will win the greatest praise.

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