idioms involving “show”

Get the show on the road

To start moving, to make progress

“It’s 10:30 am already. If we are going to finish by 5:00 pm, we had better get the show on the road.”

Run the show

To be in control

“This office is in chaos. Is anyone running the show here?”

Show-stopper

A highly successful performer

“Suzuki-san has become such a good speaker that he is now known as a show-stopper.”

Steal the show

To gain more attention than the main performer

“Everyone thought the CEO would give the best speech, but the sales manager stole the show.”

Showdown

A public contest

“In the showdown between the president of the company and the owner’s son, the president won.”