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creature of the night

idiom
Meaning

A prostitute.


Examples
SIMPLE

The city streets are full of creatures of the night.

CONTEXTUAL

The detective spent his evenings patrolling the dark alleys where the creatures of the night gathered.

COMPLEX

In the shadows of the neon-lit district, the creatures of the night emerged to ply their trade as the rest of the city slept.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    bank night

    An event where patrons are enticed to buy entry tickets into some venue, for example a movie theater, with the anticipation that they will be entered into a drawing to win an amount of money if their ticket is drawn and they are on-site at the time of the winning.

  2. 02

    call it a night

    To go to bed to sleep.

  3. 03

    call it an early night

    To go to bed or cease one's activities earlier in the evening than usual.

  4. 04

    creature comfort

    Any small item or detail that makes a person feel comfortable and at home.

  5. 05

    creature feature

    A horror film in which one or more monsters plays a prominent role.

  6. 06

    creature of habit

    One who is prone to routine.

  7. 07

    creature of statute

    A body created by legislation, especially a public body.

  8. 08

    day or night

    At any time; 24/7

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