the show must go on
Originating from the 19th-century circus industry, 'the show must go on' emphasizes perseverance and resilience, urging continuation despite challenges.
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Definition
B2General
(idiomatic)A planned event or activity must continue despite any difficulties or setbacks.
Example
- Even after the lead actor fell ill, the show must go on and the understudy took over.
B2Motivational
(informal)Encourages perseverance and resilience to keep moving forward with plans or tasks despite obstacles.
Example
- Despite the numerous challenges we faced, we remembered that the show must go on and continued with our project.