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stop the lights en · INTJ

Pronunciation

Etymology

* Originated as a catchphrase on the Irish quiz show Quicksilver, where contestants called out "Stop the lights" when they did not know the answer, to prevent loss of prize money for the next questions.

Meanings

  1. (Ireland, idiomatic) An interjection expressing exasperation or incredulity. or to illustrate the humour in a situation.
    • Sure, stop the lights, I know all about it. There's a great shop in Phibsboro.Transformations' Any size you want. 2003, Stella Feehily, Duck, page 62:
    • Oh, stop the lights. The Priest is after parkin' across the street. I think he's comin' over here. 2003, Ronan Noone, The Lepers of Baile Baiste, page 57: