the show must go on
idiom
informal
—used to say that a performance, event, etc., must continue even though there are problems
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In the entertainment industry, the show must go on.
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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
The Bronx Bombers lost Juan Soto to their crosstown rivals earlier this week, but the show must go on, and the Yankees made a big splash.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 10 Dec. 2024
Despite the shock, the group were determined that the show must go on.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
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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
The Bronx Bombers lost Juan Soto to their crosstown rivals earlier this week, but the show must go on, and the Yankees made a big splash.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 10 Dec. 2024
Despite the shock, the group were determined that the show must go on.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
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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 21 Feb. 2025.
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