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Definition: |
A study or work session that goes through the night; studying without sleep ( usually a last-minute course of action ). |
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Example: |
1) We pulled an all-nighter to finish the report.
2) I pulled an all-nighter to study for my math exam. |
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Etymology: |
The term is popular with college students who spend the night before an exam studying ( or ‘cramming’ ), trying to learn a lot of material in a short period of time. The term is frequently used in the phrase ‘ pull an all-nighter ' . |
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