American Idioms and Expressions

Ring Down The Curtain On (something) Idiom

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ring down the curtain on (something)
What does ring down the curtain on (something) mean?
to bring something to an endThe famous singer rang down the curtain on an evening of wonderful music.

Some Random Idioms
Don't judge a book by the cover
What does "Don't judge a book by the cover" mean?
This idiom means that you should not judge something or someone by appearances, but should look deeper at what is inside and more important.
get one's knuckles rapped
What does "get one's knuckles rapped" mean?
to receive punishment for something The boy got his knuckles rapped after a stern lecture from the judge.

pay (someone) a back-handed/left-handed compliment
What does "pay (someone) a back-handed/left-handed compliment" mean?
to give someone a false compliment that is actually an insultThe speaker paid the host of the party a back-handed compliment.
take attendance
What does "take attendance" mean?
to make a record of persons attending somethingOur teacher always takes attendance when we arrive in the morning.
goof
What does "goof" mean?
error; mistake; blunder. What a goof! I'll never be able to fix it in time.
day after day
What does "day after day" mean?
everyday Day after day, the woman goes to the school to meet her child.

chow down
What does "chow down" mean?
eat; consume food and drink
Game on
What does "Game on" mean?
When someone says 'Game on!', it means that they are accepting a challenge or ready to get something done.
Cast a long shadow
What does "Cast a long shadow" mean?
Something or someone that casts a long shadow has considerable influence on other people or events.
rate with (someone)
What does "rate with (someone)" mean?
to be in someone's favorI do not think that I rate with some of the students at my school.

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