the sun sets on something

From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Jump to navigation Jump to search

English

[edit]

Phrase

[edit]

the sun sets on something

  1. (idiomatic) Something comes to an end.
    • 2018 February 16, Frank McNally, “All-Star (and Ulster) Scot – An Irishman’s Diary about The Runner McGough”, in The Irish Times[1]:
      As the sun set on his running career, McGough – pronounced “McGeow” in Monaghan – reinvented himself as a masseur, learning that trade first via the Celtic football team.

Further reading

[edit]