Idiom

Elvis has left the building

What does "Elvis has left the building" mean?

The primary performer has left. There's no point waiting around.

USA, late 20th century.

Meaning The primary performer has left. There's no point waiting around.

Usage Worldwide, but more common in the USA than elsewhere.

Example

Go away. We're closed. It's all over. Nothing to see here. Elvis has left the building. Do I need to go on?

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