from dusk to dawn
The phrase "from dusk to dawn" describes the time span from sunset to sunrise, encompassing the entire night.
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Definition
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(common)The period from sunset in the evening to sunrise in the morning.
Example
- The campfire kept us warm from dusk to dawn.
- They worked tirelessly from dusk to dawn to finish the project.
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(common)The entire duration of the night.
Example
- He stayed up from dusk to dawn watching the meteor shower.
- The city streets are quiet from dusk to dawn.
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