The show must go on Meaning in English
expression
thuh SHOW must goh AWN
thuh SHOH must goh ON
Definition
This expression means that, no matter what happens, an event or activity must continue, especially in the face of problems or difficulties.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in dramatic, entertainment, and figurative contexts. Can refer to literal performances or any situation where stopping is not an option. Often signals determination or professionalism.
Spanish: el espectáculo debe continuarPortuguese (BR): o show tem que continuarPortuguese (PT): o espetáculo tem de continuarChinese (Simplified): 表演必须继续Chinese (Traditional): 表演必須繼續Hindi: शो जारी रहना चाहिएArabic: يجب أن يستمر العرضBengali: শো চলতে থাকবেই - অনুষ্ঠান চলতেই হবেRussian: шоу должно продолжатьсяJapanese: ショーは続けなければならないVietnamese: buổi biểu diễn phải tiếp tục - mọi việc phải tiếp tụcKorean: 쇼는 계속되어야 한다Turkish: gösteri devam etmeliUrdu: شو جاری رہنا چاہیےIndonesian: pertunjukan harus tetap berjalan
Example Sentences
Even though it rained, the show must go on.
basic
Our main actor was sick, but the show must go on.
basic
No matter what happens, the show must go on.
basic
Our director quit at the last minute, but you know, the show must go on.
natural
We lost power during the event, but everyone agreed that the show must go on.
natural
Life can be tough, but sometimes the show must go on.
natural