Id | ESLPod_1037_WE_1748 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 1037 |
Episode Title | Ending a Party |
Phrase | to call it a night |
Text | The phrase "to call it a night," in this podcast, means to say that something has ended, or to announce that one has had enough of something, and then go home and/or go to bed: "We've been working on this since 10:00 a.m., and it's already dinnertime. Let's call it a night." The phrase "to work nights" means to work a nighttime shift, when most other people are asleep: "As an international pilot, Kerry is used to working nights." Finally, the phrase "Night night" is used to say goodnight to someone who is going to bed, especially a child: "Night night, I'll see you in the morning." |
Topics | Food + Drink |
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