# in the evening

idiom · CEFR A1

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/in-the-evening
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

During the part of the day between the afternoon and the time you go to bed.

## Examples

- I like to read in the evening.
- We usually go for a walk in the evening when the weather is cool.
- The city lights begin to shimmer beautifully in the evening, casting a soft glow over the quiet streets.

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