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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The last time she had held this posture was when Jason had snuck out to hang with his friends on a school night.
From Literature
She made this whole mess sound as if it was just a challenging math problem, or as if she was working on a scheme to get Mom and Dad to let her stay up late on a school night or have nothing but ice cream for dinner.
From Literature
I’m half expecting my mom at my door, telling me that it’s a school night and it’s time to hang up and get some sleep.
From Slate
IN THE history of teenagers arriving home late on a school night, and having to give an excuse, Coal was certain there never had been an excuse that came anywhere close to what his would be if he decided to be truthful.
From Literature
Then you’re into shower and bath time because it’s a school night.
From Los Angeles Times
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