curtain lifter

NOUN

curtain raiser

Synonyms

STRONGEST

lead-in warmup

WEAK

countdown curtain warmer inaugural kickoff opener opening gun opening shot preliminary preview run-up walk-up

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"Vigil chucks you right in at the deep end with a tense curtain lifter that immediately whets your appetite," said Digital Spy's Abby Robinson.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2021

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