Idiom: Back-Cloth Star
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How to pronounce "back-cloth star":
AU
An actor who stands upstage, forcing the other actors to face him and turn their backs to the audience, in order to draw more attention to himself.
Example Sentences
1
She may not be the lead, but she's definitely a back-cloth star.
2
The movie had some big-name back-cloth stars who only had a few scenes.
3
He started off as a back-cloth star but eventually became the main character.
4
She's tired of being just a back-cloth star and wants more significant roles.
5
The play was full of talented back-cloth stars who stole the show with their performances.
