the pretence is over

Examples (10)

• Now that the pretence was over, he could tell them what he really thought.
• The pretence is over; we can finally be honest with each other.
• Soon, the pretence will be over, and everyone will know the truth.
• By the time he confessed, the pretence had been over for weeks.
• With the revelation, the long-standing pretence was finally over.
• I'm tired of faking it. For me, the pretence is over.
• After the election results, the pretence of unity was over.
• It's time the pretence was over and we faced reality.
• What a relief that the pretence is over!
• Once the pretence is over, the true challenges will begin.