Idiom:Party’s
over
over
Example 1:
Bruce:This
has been an excellent vacation.
has been an excellent vacation.
Clark:So
true, but it’s sad to say this party’s
over.
true, but it’s sad to say this party’s
over.
Bruce:I
know. I wish vacation was longer. It always feels like vacation time flies.
know. I wish vacation was longer. It always feels like vacation time flies.
Clark: Yeah, I
agree. We have to make a living though.
agree. We have to make a living though.
Example 2:
Luther: Did
you hear about the producers being arrested?
you hear about the producers being arrested?
Barry: No, what
happened?
happened?
Luther: They
got caught stealing money from clients and projects. They’re in big trouble and now they’re being
questioned about all the funds that are missing.
got caught stealing money from clients and projects. They’re in big trouble and now they’re being
questioned about all the funds that are missing.
Barry: I guess their party’s over. No more big parties and
trips on client money. Will they go to
jail?
trips on client money. Will they go to
jail?
Luther: With
enough evidence, yes.
Meaning: The party’s
over means something fun, happy and pleasant must come to an end. For example, having a long paid vacation is
fortunate, but one still must return to work; we can’t have vacation forever.
enough evidence, yes.
Meaning: The party’s
over means something fun, happy and pleasant must come to an end. For example, having a long paid vacation is
fortunate, but one still must return to work; we can’t have vacation forever.
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