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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Common advice for dealing with the heat is to conserve energy and stay cool by keeping your curtains closed and opening the windows when it is cool.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Thick, red curtains adorned the “window,” which the man used to peer outside.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
On sunny days, keep curtains or blinds closed on sun-facing windows.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026
On Sundays, iron curtains roll shut, turning city centers into eerie, echoey deserts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
It moved the stray curls coming undone from Glory’s braids, the curtains, and the leafy plants decorating the wide living area.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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