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movie jail

idiom

A state of derailment of a career or limited opportunities to which a film industry professional is seemingly relegated, usually as a result of making an unsuccessful film.


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Related idioms4entries
  1. 01

    get out of jail free card

    A certain privilege or advantage that provides relief from an undesirable situation or immunity from punishment or consequences.

  2. 02

    have seen this movie

    To have experienced a situation which is the same as or similar to the current situation, especially with a sense of the unpleasantness or tiresomeness of the recurring situation.

  3. 03

    popcorn movie

    A motion picture without serious dramatic content, a weighty message, or intellectual depth, which serves simply as enjoyable entertainment.

  4. 04

    tentpole movie

    A major motion picture which is expensive to produce but expected to generate significant revenue for its studio and investors.

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