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Meaning of stop the lights | Babel Free

Interjection CEFR C1

Definitions

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

Ireland, idiomatic

Examples

“Sure, stop the lights, I know all about it. There's a great shop in Phibsboro.Transformations' Any size you want.”
“Oh, stop the lights. The Priest is after parkin' across the street. I think he's comin' over here.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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