last orders

English

Noun

last orders pl (plural only)

  1. (Britain) A short period of time, which is usually announced by ringing a bell and is between 5 and 15 minutes long, just before closing time. This is normally before the public house is no longer allowed to serve alcoholic beverages due to licensing laws.
    A pint of lager, please. - Sorry, mate, you missed last orders.

Synonyms

Translations
last announcement on which drinks can be purchased before closing time — see last call

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