Show Business

B2 8+

Collocations of show business

fame and fortune
Frequency: 80 %

Many people are drawn to show business in hopes of achieving fame and fortune.

red carpet
Frequency: 75 %

Celebrities often walk the red carpet at movie premieres and award shows.

glitz and glamour
Frequency: 70 %

The world of show business is known for its glitz and glamour.

star-studded
Frequency: 65 %

The event was attended by a star-studded cast of actors and musicians.

lights camera action
Frequency: 60 %

As soon as the director yelled 'lights camera action', the actors sprang into action.

Idiomatic Expressions for show business

  • Phrase: All show business is bad
    Meaning: A cynical view that the entertainment industry is inherently corrupt or morally bankrupt.
    Usage: After years of working in Hollywood, he came to believe that all show business is bad.