Bring the curtain down Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To end something, especially a process, event, or period of time. The phrase comes from theater, where the curtain falls at the end of a performance.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly formal/literary or used in journalistic style. Often used metaphorically for endings (careers, projects). Commonly appears as 'bring the curtain down on...' or 'the curtain comes down.' Not for everyday endings like finishing dinner.
Example Sentences
It is time to bring the curtain down on this project.
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The company decided to bring the curtain down after 50 years.
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The festival will bring the curtain down this Sunday.
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After decades on stage, she finally decided to bring the curtain down on her acting career.
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It's been a good run, but maybe it's time to bring the curtain down.
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When the scandal broke, the politician had to bring the curtain down on his public life.
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