Meaning
Someone who typically stays awake late into the night.
Cultural Background
In the US, being a 'night owl' is often associated with tech culture or creative industries. The term is used similarly in the UK, often contrasted with the 'early bird' culture of traditional business.
Use with 'to be'
Always use the verb 'to be' (I am, he is) with this phrase.
Meaning
Someone who typically stays awake late into the night.
Use with 'to be'
Always use the verb 'to be' (I am, he is) with this phrase.
Test Yourself
Select the correct phrase.
I am a ____.
The idiom is 'night owl'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesI am a ____.
The idiom is 'night owl'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsUsually, people identify as one or the other.
Related Phrases
Early bird
contrastSomeone who wakes up early.
Burn the midnight oil
builds onWorking late into the night.
