# all night

idiom · CEFR A1

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/all-night
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

This phrase means something happens for the entire night, from the evening until the morning.

## Examples

- They danced all night at the party.
- I studied all night because I have a very important exam tomorrow morning.
- The heavy rain continued all night, leaving the streets flooded and the city quiet by dawn.

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