do an encore

Frequency: 7.515.2 per million words

To perform an extra piece at the end of a concert or show.

encoreVERB + NOUN

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Examples (10)

  • The band always does an encore if the crowd is enthusiastic enough.
  • Last night, the famous pianist did an encore of her most popular piece.
  • If we cheer loud enough, maybe they will do an encore.
  • The lead singer announced, "We're going to do one last encore for you tonight!"
  • I can't believe they've done two encores already; the show has been amazing.
  • Doing an encore is a tradition for this legendary rock group.
  • He was too exhausted to do an encore after the three-hour performance.
  • "Please, do an encore!" the audience chanted in unison.
  • Despite the technical issues, the performers managed to do a fantastic encore.
  • The contract specifies that the artist is not obligated to do any encores.