last orders
English
Noun
last orders pl (plural only)
- (Britain) A short period of time, which is usually announced by ringing a bell and is about 5 minutes long, just before a public house is no longer allowed to serve alcoholic beverages due to licensing laws.
- A pint of lager, plase. - Sorry, mate, you missed last orders.
Synonyms
- last call (US)
Translations
Last announcement on which drinks can be purchased before closing time
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See also
- closing time
- drinking-up time