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the party is over
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used to say that a period of happiness, enjoyment, etc. has come to an end and one's life is going to get back to the state it previously was, if not worse
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Idiom
Informal
What is the origin of the idiom "the party is over" and when to use it?
The exact origin of the phrase "the party is over" is not definitively documented, but it is used to signify the end of a period of celebration or enjoyment. It is often employed to communicate a shift from a more carefree or favorable situation to a more serious or challenging one.
Examples
After the holiday, the party was over and everyone went back to work.
