school night
Britishnoun
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any night of the week that precedes a day of school
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humorous any night of the week that precedes a day of work
Example Sentences
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Then you’re into shower and bath time because it’s a school night.
From Los Angeles Times
Harper, the youngest child of the Spice Girl-turned-fashion designer and her husband David, told the audience she was "so nervous" but also "excited to be here presenting the entrepreneur award, especially as tonight is a school night and hopefully this isn't going to get me into trouble".
From BBC
At Venice High School’s recent Back to School night, I was impressed that so many classrooms had signs forbidding students to use their cellphones.
From Los Angeles Times
It was a school night in 1982 when musician Frank Zappa jostled his 13-year-old daughter awake.
From Los Angeles Times
My only warning: Don’t start this book on a school night.
From Los Angeles Times
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