To close or go out of business.
Curtains
Example Sentences
"Don't Curtains about like that!"
"He's always trying to Curtains when he shouldn't."
Etymology & History
See earlier entry. British window coverings or euphemism for death. 'It's curtains for you!' threatens. British mortality metaphor.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Moderate
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Formality
Informal
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