The early or primitive developmental stage.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of off-stage

simple past tense and past participle of off-stage

(idiomatic) An orderly and uneventful departure, timed so as not to detract or distract.

To exit or disappear in a quiet, non-dramatic fashion, making way for more interesting events. / (imperative) Leave the scene, and don't make a fuss.

simple past tense and past participle of exit stage left

plural of exit stage left

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of exit stage left

present participle of exit stage left

(idiomatic) A man who is infatuated with one or more theatrical actresses and who routinely lingers in and around theatres in an effort to meet and form relationships with the female(s) of his affection.