Pull An All Nighter Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Pull An All Nighter Idiom mean?

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pull an all-nighter What does pull an all-nighter mean?	study or work all night without getting any sleep.	A: "You look really tired."B: "I am. I pulled an all-nighter to get ready for the meetingthis morning."
pull an all-nighter What does pull an all-nighter mean?	stay up all night doing something, usually a studying, preparing for an exam, or partying.	I pulled an all-nighter to finish that project.
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break fresh/new ground What does "break fresh/new ground" mean?	to deal with something in a new way	The researchers were able to break fresh ground in their search for a cancer cure.

with impunity What does "with impunity" mean?	without risk of punishment	The man was able to continue to abuse his position and clients with impunity.
what's up What does "what's up" mean?	idiom. what is going on now
on any account What does "on any account" mean?	for any purpose, for any reason	I am not going to talk to that woman on any account.
in one's salad days What does "in one's salad days" mean?	to be in one's youth	My aunt was a beautiful woman in her salad days.
all that glitters is not gold What does "all that glitters is not gold" mean?	many things that look attractive and valuable actually have no value at all	many things that look attractive and valuable actually have no value at allThe man learned that all that glitters is not gold when he invested his money in the stock market and lost much of it.

make out What does "make out" mean?	to progress, to do well or not do well	"How did you make out at your job interview yesterday?"
shellacking What does "shellacking" mean?	defeat; beating; loss
Draw the shortest straw What does "Draw the shortest straw" mean?	If someone draws the shortest straw, they lose or are chosen to do something unpleasant.
make a check out to (someone) What does "make a check out to (someone)" mean?	to write a check with someone's name on it	I made a check out to the man who repaired my bathroom.
ring down the curtain on (something) What does "ring down the curtain on (something)" mean?	to bring something to an end	The famous singer rang down the curtain on an evening of wonderful music.
hold one`s tongue What does "hold one`s tongue" mean?	keep quiet	He decided to hold his tongue rather than give his honest opinion.

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Pull An All Nighter Idiom