Stop the lights

exp.

Heard in Dublin, Cork, Sligo and Kerry

Give it a rest. Also an expression of incredulity.

In use

Ah stop the lights with your messing" "When I saw yer man pull a knife I thought stop the lights this is getting serious

Posh English

Do give it a rest with your foolish antics. When I saw that gentleman produce a blade I thought good gracious this is becoming decidedly serious.

Same phrase, other counties