English Explanatory Dictionary

exit stage left

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An orderly and uneventful departure, timed so as not to detract or distract.
verb
  1. To exit or disappear in a quiet, non-dramatic fashion, making way for more interesting events.
  2. Leave the scene, and don't make a fuss.

Pronunciation

en-au-exit stage left.ogg

Word forms

exit stage left exits stage left exit stage right exiting stage left exited stage left

Etymology

From the direction in theatrical scripts: "Exit stage left", marking the disappearance of a character from the stage in the normal manner.

Related words

don't let the door hit you on the way out
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