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ring down the curtain

idiom
Meaning

To end something.


Origin

disputed origin

In reference to ringing a bell to end a performance. See ring up the curtain.

Examples
SIMPLE

It is time to ring down the curtain on this project.

CONTEXTUAL

After twenty years of successful business, the owners decided to ring down the curtain on their local shop.

COMPLEX

The sudden resignation of the director served to ring down the curtain on an era of unprecedented growth and innovation for the struggling company.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    bring down the curtain

    To bring something to an end.

  2. 02

    give someone a ring

    To place a telephone call to someone.

  3. 03

    hold the ring

    To oversee a situation while attempting to remain uninvolved in it.

  4. 04

    kiss someone's ring

    To give respect or reverence to someone; to express servitude to someone.

  5. 05

    make the welkin ring

    To celebrate or revel.

  6. 06

    pull back the curtain

    To reveal an underlying truth.

  7. 07

    ring a bell

    To seem at least vaguely familiar.

  8. 08

    ring false

    To seem to be incorrect, or implausible.

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