star turn: meaning & examples

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Language: English

Meanings:

  • 1.

    BritishGeneralinformaltheatrical
    • A standout performance by a performer that attracts the most attention and acclaim in a show or event.
    • An appearance in which a performer displays exceptional skill or charm, becoming the highlight of a performance.

    Examples

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    • Everyone agreed that Maria’s solo in the concert was the star turn of the evening.

      Everyone agreed that Maria’s solo in the concert was the standout performance attracting the most attention.

    • At the talent show last night, Josh definitely had the star turn with his incredible magic tricks.

      At the talent show last night, Josh definitely had the standout performance with his incredible magic tricks.

    • The director praised Tim for delivering the star turn that captivated the entire audience.

      The director praised Tim for delivering the standout performance that captivated the entire audience.

  • 2.

    BritishGeneralinformal
    • A performer who serves as the main attraction of a show or event.

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    • The new musical is a star turn for Emma Thompson, showcasing her incredible range as an actress.

      The new musical serves as the main attraction highlighting Emma Thompson’s talents.

    • He was cast as the star turn in the play, drawing crowds eager to see his performance.

      He was cast as the main attraction in the play, drawing crowds eager to see his performance.

    • They designed the gala around the star turn of the evening, the world-famous violinist.

      They designed the gala around the main attraction of the evening, the world-famous violinist.

Examples:

  • EN: Real star turn is this boy.
    ES: - Una estrella emergente.
  • EN: It was his star turn from his circus days.
    ES: Era su número estelar en sus días en el circo.
  • EN: - He'll be the star turn.
    ES: Será el regreso de la estrella.
  • EN: A real star turn
    ES: Buen trabajo de cámara. El mérito es de la estrella.
  • EN: And guess which exotic part of the world I came across tonight's star turn?
    ES: Adivinen de qué exótico lugar procede la estrella de hoy.
  • EN: Go upstairs now, Sadie. See if star turn's ready.
    ES: Sadie, sube arriba a ver si la estrella está lista.
  • EN: An in-house promotion will make him look a star turn.
    ES: Una promoción interna hará que se vea en un papel protagónico.
  • EN: You wanna take Isabel's hard earned dollars and blow them on... glad rags for your star turn on Agrestic access TV?
    ES: ¿Quieres tomar el dinero de Isabel ganado duramente y malgastarlos en ropa de gala para hacerte la estrella en la TV de Agrestic?
  • EN: Now, as a star turn, he could fill arenas, venues that held up to 20,000.
    ES: Ahora era una estrella que podía llenar estadios, recintos que albergaban hasta 20.000 personas.
  • EN: While Stone does the requisite Hollywood star turn in rehab,
    ES: Mientras Stone cumple con el requisito de estrella hollywoodense en su rehabilitación.
  • EN: She was the star turn, wasn't she?
    ES: Ella era la atracción, ¿verdad?
  • EN: I'm what they call a star turn.
    ES: Yo soy lo que se llama un gran número.
  • EN: And... what does a star turn into after it collapses?
    ES: Y... ¿En qué se convierte una estrella después de colapsar?
  • EN: And now, if you're quite finished with your star turn in The Slutshank Redemption, I think we'll be on our way.
    ES: Y ahora, si ya terminaste de actuar en Redención de una Zorra, creo que ya podemos irnos.
  • EN: He was the star turn at the Explorers Club in New York.
    ES: Élfuela estrellaenel Club de Exploradores de Nueva York.

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