ring up the curtain
ring up the curtain (on something)
1. To begin or commence (something). It's time to ring up the curtain on this new project, everyone, so let's not waste any time! After a few delays, the construction crew was finally ready to ring up the curtain.
2. To make (something) publicly known; to reveal or disclose the truth (about something). In an attempt to head off a public relations disaster regarding his acceptance of donations, the governor decided to ring up the curtain at a press conference.
See also: curtain, ring, up
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
ring up the curtain
To begin a performance, event, or action.
See also: curtain, ring, up
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- against time
- (it's) time to run
- (it's) time to push along
- about time
- (it's) (a)bout time
- (it's) time to hit the road
- any time means no time
- against the clock
- any time
- anytime