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