Definition
An interjection expressing exasperation or incredulity. or to illustrate the humour in a situation.
Origins
* 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.
In Context
- "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."