English Explanatory Dictionary

stop the lights

English dictionary entry

Meanings

intj
  1. An interjection expressing exasperation or incredulity. or to illustrate the humour in a situation.

Pronunciation

En-au-stop the lights.ogg

Word forms

stop the lights

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.

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