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pull an all-nighter

idiom
Meaning

To stay awake throughout the night, usually when working or studying.


Examples
SIMPLE

I have to pull an all-nighter to finish my project.

CONTEXTUAL

The exam is tomorrow morning, so I will have to pull an all-nighter to review all my notes.

COMPLEX

Despite her exhaustion, she pulled an all-nighter to finalize the manuscript before the publisher's strict morning deadline.

Anchors to
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    gravity's pull

    Stress or pressure of a situation acting upon a person.

  2. 02

    pull a face

    To make an abnormal facial expression, either intentionally or because of an emotion.

  3. 03

    pull a fast one

    To carry out a trick or act of deception; to behave contrary to expectations.

  4. 04

    pull a lever

    To vote.

  5. 05

    pull a rabbit out of a hat

    To do something surprising and beneficial that is unexpected.

  6. 06

    pull ahead

    To move into a winning position (e.g. in a race or competition).

  7. 07

    pull away

    To move ahead.

  8. 08

    pull back the curtain

    To reveal an underlying truth.

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