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English
Noun
last orders pl (plural only)
- (British) 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.
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Translations
last announcement on which drinks can be purchased before closing time
— see last call
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