Meaning
Someone who prefers to stay awake late at night.
Cultural Background
Society is heavily structured around 9-5, making night owls feel like they are 'fighting' the system. In tech, being a night owl is often celebrated as a sign of a 'hacker' or 'coder' mindset.
Use it naturally
Don't overthink it. Just say 'I'm a night owl' when someone asks about your morning routine.
Meaning
Someone who prefers to stay awake late at night.
Use it naturally
Don't overthink it. Just say 'I'm a night owl' when someone asks about your morning routine.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
I am a ____, so I prefer working late.
Night owl is the correct idiom for someone who stays up late.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesI am a ____, so I prefer working late.
Night owl is the correct idiom for someone who stays up late.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsOnly if you have a very casual relationship.
Related Phrases
Early bird
contrastSomeone who wakes up early.
Burn the midnight oil
builds onTo work late.
