Get The Show on the Road In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "Get The Show on the Road", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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2021-11-13 09:11

Meaning of Get The Show on the Road

Get The Show on the Road informal

The verb "take" can be substituted for the verb "get".

To begin an activity or journey that has been planned.

Tell me if you're ready to get the show on the road.

Our bus is coming, so let's get the show on the road.

After a month of preparation, we are eager to get the show on the road.

Grammar and Usage of Get The Show on the Road

Verb Forms

to get the show on the road
gets the show on the road
getting the show on the road
got the show on the road

The verb "get" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Get The Show on the Road

There are a few possible origin stories for this term, according to sources. Theater productions have been mentioned by a few persons. It is customary for a play to begin in one area, such as Broadway, and then tour to other cities after proving its popularity there. Another theory is that it has something to do with circuses or traveling fairs. These events take place in different cities. The oldest example of this term which is publicly available dates from the year 1889.

The Origin Cited: English Language Blog .