make a day of it

Idioms

Also, make a night of it. Devote a day (or night) to some pleasurable pursuit, as in Now that we're at the beach, let's make a day of it, or Since they missed the seven o'clock train, they decided to make a night of it. [Mid-1600s]

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make a day of it

"It was like a family thing, you'd go on a Sunday - make a day of it."

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2025

Only open for lunch, your reservation allows you to make a day of it, enjoy a meal, and visit the private pebble beach with bar service.

From Salon ● Aug. 3, 2022

Some people make a day of it, or at least send someone to secure a prime table; others show up and take what they can get.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2022

Or, make a day of it on a bike.

From Seattle Times ● May 18, 2022

Might as well make a day of it since I’m already going downtown.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez

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