fourth wall

fourth wall

The imaginary barrier separating performers in a TV show, film, or play from the audience. I hate those shows that break the fourth wall—I don't want to feel like the characters are having a conversation with me! Stay in character and don't break the fourth wall! We were enjoying the play, but one of the actors kept breaking the fourth wall by glaring at the audience any time someone made any noise.
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