master of ceremonies

master of ceremonies or M.C. or emcee {n.}

The person in charge of introducing the various participants in a show or entertainment.

Bob Hope was the M.C. of many memorable shows.

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M.C.

[M.C.] or [emcee] {v.} To act as master of ceremonies at a show. * /The famous actor emceed the entire television show./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

variety show

[variety show] {n.} A program that includes several different kinds of entertainment (as songs, dances, comic skits and little dramas). * /Jane's father was the master of ceremonies of a […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

emcee

[emcee] See: [MASTER OF CEREMONIES]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

off-the-cuff

[off-the-cuff] {adj.}, {informal} Not prepared ahead of time. - Used of a speech or remarks. * /Jack was made master of ceremonies because he was a good off-the-cuff speaker./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

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