showtime
A declaration that something is about to happen, particularly that the person speaking…A declaration that something is about to happen, particularly that the person speaking is about to act.
US/ˈʃoʊˌtaɪm/
» It's three minutes to showtime.
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1 sensesA declaration that something is about to happen, particularly that the person speaking is about to act.
Examples
1 sentencesIt's three minutes to showtime.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From show + time.From show + time.
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