curtains
Britishplural noun
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informal death or ruin; the end
if the enemy see us it will be curtains for us
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a hairstyle in which the hair is parted in the centre of the forehead and curved out over the temples
Example Sentences
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They are in a building with wooden ceiling beams, in an area that appears to be partitioned off with black curtains, with at least one security agent on the perimeter.
From Barron's
Dark-sky friendly bulbs, turning lights off when not needed, and closing the curtains at night.
From BBC
Her first-floor séance parlor was luxurious: thick carpets, figured silk curtains, and rosewood armchairs.
From Literature
Sunlight poured in from three tall windows, their curtains intricately embroidered with vines, birds, and blossoms.
From Literature
Tonight, flagbearers Matt Weston and Charlotte Bankes will lead Team GB into the closing ceremony in Verona as the curtains are drawn on a historic Games for the nation.
From BBC
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