I turn into a pumpkin at midnight.
turn into a pumpkin
idiomTo go to bed; to go to sleep (especially at, or around midnight).
Origin
disputed originFrom the story of Cinderella, in which a pumpkin magically transformed into a coach reverts to its original form at midnight.
She always turns into a pumpkin early, so we never stay out late.
As the clock struck twelve, the weary hostess apologized and turned into a pumpkin, leaving the guests to fend for themselves.
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Buggins's turn
A humorous, disparaging term for the appointment of a person by rotation or promotion, on the basis of length of service (it being that person's "turn") rather than merit or level of qualification.
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everything one touches turns to gold
Everything someone uses or does succeeds or becomes better.
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everything one touches turns to shit
Everything someone uses or does fails or becomes worse.
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good turn
A good deed; a thoughtful or selfless act.
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left turn
An unexpected change from the way things seemed to be going.
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poacher turned gamekeeper
A person now charged with protecting what they formerly preyed upon.
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pumpkin head
A severe head injury resulting from a beating.
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serve the turn
To suffice for one's immediate purpose or need.
Last updated April 17, 2026