Phrase guide

when the music stops

adv · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adv

Meaning 1

At the moment when a period of activity, or excitement ends, forcing a sometimes uncomfortable return to reality.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, not-comparable

Examples

  • I hate when my teacher makes us pick groups for projects. It's always so awkward for me when the music stops

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Antonyms: none provided

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