Has left the building Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈhæz/, /həz/ /ˈɫɛft/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɪɫdɪŋ

HAZ left thuh BIL-ding

UK

hˈæz/ /lˈɛft/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɪldɪŋ

haz LEFT thuh BIL-ding

Definition

This phrase means that someone has left and is no longer present, often used humorously or to signal that there is nothing more to see. It originally referred to Elvis Presley after his concerts.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly informal and often humorous. Originally about Elvis Presley, but now commonly used for anyone or anything that is finished, over, or gone. Frequently used in pop culture and casual speech. Can refer to people leaving places or the end of events.

• Spanish: se ha ido - ya no está aquí (expresión)
• Portuguese (BR): já foi embora - já não está aqui (expressão)
• Portuguese (PT): já saiu - já não está aqui (expressão)
• Chinese (Simplified): 已经离开了 - 不在这里了（表达）
• Chinese (Traditional): 已經離開了 - 不在這裡了（表達）
• Hindi: यह जा चुका है - अब यहाँ नहीं है (मुहावरा)
• Arabic: غادر المكان - لم يعد هنا (تعبير)
• Bengali: চলে গেছে - আর নেই এখানে
• Russian: ушёл - покинул здание
• Japanese: もうここにはいない - 建物を去った
• Vietnamese: đã rời khỏi nơi này - không còn ở đây nữa
• Korean: 떠났다 - 이 자리에 없다
• Turkish: mekanı terk etti - burada değil
• Urdu: یہ جا چکا ہے - اب یہاں موجود نہیں
• Indonesian: sudah pergi - tidak ada di sini lagi

Example Sentences

The singer has left the building.

basic

Attention, the guest has left the building.

basic

After the show, everyone knew Elvis has left the building.

basic

Don't bother looking for Sarah — she has left the building.

natural

Sorry folks, the magic has left the building tonight.

natural

When the mood has left the building, it's time to go home.

natural