| Idiom | Show Must Go On |
|---|---|
| Example | The bride had planned a wedding outdoors, and even when it rained, she insisted that the show must go on. |
| Meaning | the proceedings must continue regardless of any catastrophe or difficulty; nothing can stop what has been planned |
| Origin | The idea that you shouldn't let anything interrupt your big plans no matter what misfortune happens originated among stage performers. William Shakespeare wrote "Play out the play" in one of his works, and it has been a tradition in show business to put on the performance even if a lead actor is sick or the scenery has fallen down. In the 20th century this theatrical determination was transferred to anything in life that has to take place, no matter what. |
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