English Idiom · Intermediate
close up shop
To stop what one is doing, especially in the context of a business
Pronunciation: say close up shop
Meaning
To stop what one is doing, especially in the context of a business.
Example
After twenty years in business, it is finally time to close up shop.
After twenty years in business, it is finally time to close up shop.
Practice tips
- Practice close up shop out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English idiom is for intermediate-level learners.