last dance

English

Noun

last dance (plural last dances)

  1. A last dance is literally the final dance at a party, and can be poignant for special events, like a prom or wedding reception. It can also be a final performance, or the final act in a dance performance.
  2. A last dance is figuratively a last run. In this sense, it often suggests nostalgia. In sports, it could be the last time a team or a team's players are together before retirement or moving to another team. It can also be final romantic fling or time together.
This article is issued from Wiktionary. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.