the show must go on
idiom
informal
—used to say that a performance, event, etc., must continue even though there are problems
Examples of the show must go on in a Sentence
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Despite the obliteration of entire Los Angeles neighborhoods, the Academy Awards decided the show must go on.
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Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Feb. 2025
The message was clear: the show must go on, but only on the Academy’s terms.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 9 Jan. 2025
In the entertainment industry, the show must go on.
—Saba Hamedy, NBC News, 3 Feb. 2025
Unfortunately, New York City is experiencing a dump of snow and frigid temperatures, but the show must go on.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2025
Alas, the show must go on, and she gets dragged to the gutter by her drama teacher, who then gives the part to Blair.
—Christina Grace Tucker, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2025
For Billy Ray Cyrus, the show must go on — achy breaky music equipment and all.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 22 Jan. 2025
Despite being bugged in the middle of her show again on Sunday, the show must go on, and Swift powered through the minor mishap.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 24 June 2024
Every muscle is in pure agony, but the show must go on.
—Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 1 Jan. 2025
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Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Feb. 2025
The message was clear: the show must go on, but only on the Academy’s terms.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 9 Jan. 2025
In the entertainment industry, the show must go on.
—Saba Hamedy, NBC News, 3 Feb. 2025
Unfortunately, New York City is experiencing a dump of snow and frigid temperatures, but the show must go on.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2025
Alas, the show must go on, and she gets dragged to the gutter by her drama teacher, who then gives the part to Blair.
—Christina Grace Tucker, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2025
For Billy Ray Cyrus, the show must go on — achy breaky music equipment and all.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 22 Jan. 2025
Despite being bugged in the middle of her show again on Sunday, the show must go on, and Swift powered through the minor mishap.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 24 June 2024
Every muscle is in pure agony, but the show must go on.
—Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 1 Jan. 2025
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“The show must go on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20show%20must%20go%20on. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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