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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Scotland, back at the World Cup after 28 years, have a particularly cruel set of fixtures starting at 02:00, followed by their last group game at 23:00 on a school night.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026
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 ● Jan. 27, 2026
My only warning: Don’t start this book on a school night.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2024
That means they end too late for many kids to stay up, especially on a school night.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 27, 2022
The last time she had held this posture was when Jason had snuck out to hang with his friends on a school night.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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