Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bring-down-the-curtain

idiom
/brɪŋ daʊn ðə ˈkɜːrtn/
Definition
To bring about the end of something, especially a performance or event.
Examples
  • After a long night of performances, the lead actor announced it was time to bring down the curtain on the show.
  • The final score of the game brought down the curtain on their season.
Meaning
This phrase often signifies the conclusion of an activity or the ending of a particular phase.
Synonyms
  • conclude
  • finish
  • end