单词 | to call it a night |
释义 | > as lemmasto call it a night (c) Originally North American. to call it a night: to decide or agree at a certain point in the night to stop doing something; to finish for the night. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > ceasing > cease activity [verb (intransitive)] > desist from effort or exertion restOE to hang up one's hatcheta1350 to call it a night1912 that'll be the day1916 1912 Portsmouth (New Hampsh.) Herald 29 Nov. 6/4 It was well into this morning before the Vets were willing to call it a night. 1934 ‘J. Spenser’ Limey breaks In xi. 180 There were at least sixty pounds there, and I quickly collared the lot and called it a night. 1968 K. Weatherly Roo Shooter 55 At length, when he had about half a ton of meat on the Rover, he decided to call it a night. 2008 J. Matthews Last Known Position 18 ‘Anything?’ Danny said... ‘Nah, man, they called it a night, packed up, and went home.’ < as lemmas |
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