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school night

British  

noun

  1. any night of the week that precedes a day of school

  2. humorous any night of the week that precedes a day of work

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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She made this whole mess sound as if it was just a challenging math problem, or as if she was working on a scheme to get Mom and Dad to let her stay up late on a school night or have nothing but ice cream for dinner.

From Literature

I’m half expecting my mom at my door, telling me that it’s a school night and it’s time to hang up and get some sleep.

From Slate

IN THE history of teenagers arriving home late on a school night, and having to give an excuse, Coal was certain there never had been an excuse that came anywhere close to what his would be if he decided to be truthful.

From Literature

Then you’re into shower and bath time because it’s a school night.

From Los Angeles Times

Harper, the youngest child of the Spice Girl-turned-fashion designer and her husband David, told the audience she was "so nervous" but also "excited to be here presenting the entrepreneur award, especially as tonight is a school night and hopefully this isn't going to get me into trouble".

From BBC