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Meaning of exit stage left | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

An orderly and uneventful departure, timed so as not to detract or distract.

Examples

“We played until our fellow participants began to reenter the gym. Then we pulled on our shirts, left the ball for dead on the foul line, and made a quick exit stage left.”

“But like the career paths of so many Israeli politicians, his exit stage left was really a prelude to entering stage right: "I'll continue to serve," Peres told NEWSWEEK...”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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See also

exit strategy exit ticket exit time exit velocity exit visa exit wound

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