Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
its-curtains
idiom
/ɪts ˈkɜːrtənz/
Definition
A phrase used to indicate that something is over or finished, often in a final or irreversible way.
Examples
- After the final whistle blew, it was clear that it was curtains for the team’s championship hopes.
- When the company announced its closure, everyone knew it was curtains for their jobs.
Meaning
The expression conveys that there is no possibility of recovery or return, usually referring to a situation or condition that has come to an end.
Synonyms
- game over
- the end
- finished
