Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Curtain"
The meaning of "Curtain" in various phrases and sentences
Q:
What does She is drawing curtains across a window. mean?
A:
She is pulling the curtains to block the window.
Q:
What does The curtain of mist had closed over my past mean?
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Your past was hazy, foggy. You couldn't remember. Through the mist you could no longer see it clearly.
People use curtains as a metaphor sometimes when portraying something as blocked off or inaccessible.
example: 'The iron curtain' - this was a metaphor used by Winston Churchill to describe the divide Russia had created between Eastern and Western Europe. It was not a physical barrier, instead a barrier of access and communication. The west could not see what was going on in the east.
(Sorry to use Russia/British history haha only example of curtain as a metaphor I could remember)
People use curtains as a metaphor sometimes when portraying something as blocked off or inaccessible.
example: 'The iron curtain' - this was a metaphor used by Winston Churchill to describe the divide Russia had created between Eastern and Western Europe. It was not a physical barrier, instead a barrier of access and communication. The west could not see what was going on in the east.
(Sorry to use Russia/British history haha only example of curtain as a metaphor I could remember)
Q:
What does be curtains for something mean?
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I think the phrase you mean is 'it's curtains for'
It means that someone is in trouble or that something is coming to an end.
It comes from (I think) theatre curtains closing at the end of a play but I could be wrong about that.
Here are some example sentences.
'The police have caught the robber so it looks like it's curtains for him' (he's been caught and will probably go to jail)
'I'm going to be home late again! My wife will be so angry, looks like it's curtains for me!' (he's in trouble)
'the ship is sinking, it looks like it's curtains for those poor sailors' (they are probably going to die)
'if I fail this exam, it's curtains for me' (if I fail, my chance of getting into college are ended)
'it's getting so cold now, looks like it's curtains for summer' (summer has ended)
Does that help?
It means that someone is in trouble or that something is coming to an end.
It comes from (I think) theatre curtains closing at the end of a play but I could be wrong about that.
Here are some example sentences.
'The police have caught the robber so it looks like it's curtains for him' (he's been caught and will probably go to jail)
'I'm going to be home late again! My wife will be so angry, looks like it's curtains for me!' (he's in trouble)
'the ship is sinking, it looks like it's curtains for those poor sailors' (they are probably going to die)
'if I fail this exam, it's curtains for me' (if I fail, my chance of getting into college are ended)
'it's getting so cold now, looks like it's curtains for summer' (summer has ended)
Does that help?
Q:
What does curtain of greenery mean?
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"Curtain of greenery" refers to the way thick jungle appears.
Q:
What does translucent curtains mean?
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Curtains that allow light to pass through them, but are not transparent or totally clear.
Example sentences using "Curtain"
Q:
Please show me example sentences with to draw the curtains.
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This example is good too!
@Rikelmy_Lopes But if you want to use it as a metaphor, you can say:
"I'm done with this. It's time to draw the curtains."
"Drawing the curtains" as a metaphor means to finish something. This is a reference to when a stage play is done, then they draw or close the curtains.
Hope this helps!
@Rikelmy_Lopes But if you want to use it as a metaphor, you can say:
"I'm done with this. It's time to draw the curtains."
"Drawing the curtains" as a metaphor means to finish something. This is a reference to when a stage play is done, then they draw or close the curtains.
Hope this helps!
Q:
Please show me example sentences with "the curtain comes down on".
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The curtain came down on our relationship.
We ran out of funding, so the curtain had to come down on our threatre production.
This phrase is usually used for very dramatic events. It's a very dramatic thing to say. For this reason, it is not used very often in common speech.
We ran out of funding, so the curtain had to come down on our threatre production.
This phrase is usually used for very dramatic events. It's a very dramatic thing to say. For this reason, it is not used very often in common speech.
Synonyms of "Curtain" and their differences
Q:
What is the difference between Shut the curtains and close the curtains and draw the curtains ?
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They all mean the same thing.
Shut sounds a bit more forceful.
Close is more natural.
Draw is more formal.
Shut sounds a bit more forceful.
Close is more natural.
Draw is more formal.
Q:
What is the difference between Can you draw the curtains? and Can you pull the curtains? ?
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I think it depends on the context. If the curtains are closed, you either draw or pull them to let in more sunlight. If they are open, you draw or pull the curtains to close them.
Q:
What is the difference between curtains and blinds ?
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curtains- cortinas
blinds-persianas
blinds-persianas
Q:
What is the difference between back of the curtain and behind the curtain ?
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There is a flower pattern on the back of the curtain.
He stood in the space behind the curtain.
He stood in the space behind the curtain.
Q:
What is the difference between curtain and drape ?
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They're the same. We use both here (Canada), though I'd say curtain is more common. Not sure about the US.
Translations of "Curtain"
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How do you say this in English (US)? shut the curtain, draw the curtain, close the curtain . what is the most usage of his this sentence
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I believe all three would be correct depending where you are in the US. For example on the west coast I've heard "close the curtain" mostly. But I know I've heard "Draw the curtain" quite a bit in the south.
Close the curtain in my mind at least would be most common.
Close the curtain in my mind at least would be most common.
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? curtain
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Q:
How do you say this in English (UK)? curtain ker do
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Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? curtains
A:
ستائر
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? I bought 4 curtains and installed them.
A:
でも、それは正しいです。
Other questions about "Curtain"
Q:
She opens the curtain vigorously. Does this sound natural?
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I would probably word it something like "She opens the curtain with vigor."
But your wording makes sense though I'm not sure of the context.
But your wording makes sense though I'm not sure of the context.
Q:
"Could you close the curtains? The sun is in my eyes."
Does this sound natural?
Does this sound natural?
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Natural
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Q:
could you open curtain up for me? Does this sound natural?
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Could you open the curtain for me?
Q:
'curtain', it is a noun normally but can it be a verb? I saw it was used as verb in one passage but I searched nothing on many websites. So what does 'curtain' mean as a verb? Is this kind of way to use it right?
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Yes it is a verb meaning to screen/conceal something
using a curtain.
The bed was curtained off from the rest of the room.
using a curtain.
The bed was curtained off from the rest of the room.
Q:
Please show me how to pronounce curtain .
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