
Shut up shop
Permanence Implication
It can imply a business is closing forever, not just for the day.
The old bakery shut up shop and will no longer serve bread.
Emotional Weight
May carry an emotional undertone when a business is closing permanently.
After her retirement, Mrs. Green sadly shut up shop and said goodbye.
Figurative Use
Often used metaphorically to describe ending operations or activities.
The campaign team shut up shop after the election.