Often used metaphorically to indicate the end of a process or activity. He decided to bring down the curtain on his days as an amateur athlete.
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Finality
It conveys a sense of final closure, with no continuation expected. They plan to bring down the curtain on the project after the presentation.
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Not Always Literal
It doesn't necessarily involve a physical curtain or ending an entertainment event. With the merger, they will bring down the curtain on the old company name.