horror show
The term "horror show" can describe both a genre of entertainment designed to scare and an idiomatic expression for a distressing experience.
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Definition
B2Entertainment
(informal)A performance, movie, or show designed to frighten the audience with gruesome and shocking events.
Example
- The new horror show on TV has everyone talking about its terrifying scenes.
- She couldn't sleep after watching that horror show.
B2Idiomatic
(informal)A situation or event that is extremely unpleasant, disturbing, or chaotic.
Example
- The aftermath of the storm turned the small town into a horror show.
- His first day at the new job was a complete horror show.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "horror show":
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