grand finale; closing highlight
Meanings
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the climactic final performance in a traditional Chinese opera program; the grand finale
Originally referred to the second-to-last piece in a Peking opera program (with the last being 大轴子), but now commonly used to mean the final, most anticipated performance.
Tonight's grand finale is Mei Lanfang's classic opera 'The Drunken Concubine'.
In traditional Peking opera, the closing piece was usually performed by the most famous star.
noun
the final or concluding event that attracts the most attention; the climactic finale
Metaphorical extension from opera terminology to any field. Often refers to the most anticipated item saved for last in a program, meeting, or series of events.
The grand finale of this concert was Jay Chou's interaction session with fans.
At the end of the press conference, the price announcement became the highlight of the entire event.
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Don't worry, the best is yet to come—the grand finale is always saved for last.