final curtain en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Meanings
- The last time the curtain is lowered, after a performance and any curtain calls.
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(figuratively) The end to something that has lasted for a long time.
Love them or loathe them, Pacers have been part of the railway scene for over 40 years. Their demise has been promised for a while, but in 2020 the final curtain will be drawn for network operation of these units - although no doubt some will continue to be 'enjoyed' on heritage lines for many years to come.
2020 May 20, John Crosse, “Soon to be gone... but never forgotten”, in Rail, page 60:We're coming down to the final curtain of this whole palaver.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| final curtains | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Antonyms
Relateds
curtain time · bring down the curtain · curtains
Translations (3)
fi esiripun laskeminen ((theatre) the last time the curtain is lowered) · fr rideau de fin ((theatre) the last time the curtain is lowered) · pl ostatnia kurtyna ((theatre) the last time the curtain is lowered)