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stop the lights

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  1. stop the lightsinterjection

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

  2. Etymology: * Originated as a catchphrase on the Irish quiz show Quicksilver, where contestants called out "Stop the lights" when they did not know the answer, to prevent loss of prize money for the next questions.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of stop the lights in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of stop the lights in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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