after hours

after hours
after hours
after the regular closing time; after any normal or regular time, such as one's bedtime. •

John got a job sweeping floors in the library after hours.

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{adv. or adj. phr.} Not during the regular, correct, or usual time; going on or open after the usual hours. * /The store was cleaned and swept out after hours./ * /The children had a secret after hours party when they were supposed to be in bed./

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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  • After Hours — (1985) Título Jo ¡qué noche! (Después de hora, en Latinoamérica) Ficha técnica Dirección Martin Scorsese Producción Robert F. Colesberry Griffin Dunne Amy Robin …   Wikipedia Español

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  • after hours — ► after hours after normal working or opening hours. Main Entry: ↑after …   English terms dictionary

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