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Vocabulary related to entertainment

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appeal to be attractive, like
award-winning somebody/ something that has won awards /prizes
be worth seeing something valuable or rewarding to see
box-office hit blockbuster; a film that is very popular or financially successful
interval pause, break
let-down disappointment
long-running for extended time
overrated esteem too highly
sold out (tickets, events, etc.) all be sold; no more left of something to buy
queue line of waiting people
catchy appealing, attention-getting, able to attract interest
cheer support, encourage
dozens (of) a lot of, many, thousands of
emotions run high experiencing very strong, intense feelings
expenses cost
feel down be sad
fit in belong or feel accepted within a particular group
following supporters, fans, admirers
go all out make a great effort, move heaven to earth
indescribable impossible to describe, unspeakable
make an appearance attend an event briefly, typically out of courtesy
out of this world extremely enjoyable or impressive
release make public, broadcast
tend to be inclined
understatement stating something in restrained terms, or as less than it is
act out perform, play a role, appear as
break up separate, end, split up
catch on become popular
pull in attract, appeal to
set up establish, start
shut down switch off (a computer, machine, etc.)
sit through endure the whole of
stand out be noticeable
be in the limelight be the centre of public attention and interest
behind the scenes out of sight of the public; without most people knowing about it
hit the big time become very famous and successful
on the edge of one's seat very excited and giving one's full attention; very interested in what is happening or what is going to happen
run the show be in control or in charge of a situation
star-studded event an event where there are a lot of famous people
the show must go on a planned activity/event must be continued in spite of any adversity
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