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curtain-raiserIn a theater, an initial play, musical performance, etc which precedes the main performance.Rate it:

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curtain-raiserA prelude or introduction to an activity or thing.Rate it:

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final curtainThe end to something which has longed for a long time.Rate it:

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iron curtainA barrier made of iron in the theatre, lowered between the stage and the auditorium for safety or to prevent communication.Rate it:

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iron curtainAny impenetrable barrier.Rate it:

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raise the curtainBegin or start.Rate it:

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ring down the curtainTo mark the end of something.Rate it:

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ring down the curtainTo end something.Rate it:

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ring up the curtainto start somethingRate it:

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a hornet's nest .An unpleasent situation Raising controversy A troublesome situation.Rate it:

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limp inBefore the flop, to call as opposed to raising.Rate it:

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contentio, remissio vocisraising, lowering the voice.Rate it:

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hands upSurrender (by raising your hands)!Rate it:

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his back is upHe is offended or angry; an expression or idea taken from a cat; that animal, when angry, always raising its back. An allusion also sometimes used to jeer a crooked man.Rate it:

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hit the rockTo make a gesture to show celebration, friendship, or to be part of a secret handshake by one person raising their fist so the fist is pointing at the person and the other person lightly punches the fist.Rate it:

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play the race cardTo assert that race or racism is responsible for a course of events, especially when race is not of particular significance to the issue in question; to attempt to inspire a particular reaction by raising the issue of race.Rate it:

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tirez le rideau, la farce est jouéeRing down the curtain, the play is over.Rate it:

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