lights out
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noun
1.
Chiefly Military. a signal, usually by drum or bugle, that all or certain camp or barracks lights are to be extinguished for the night.
2.
Origin:
1865–70
1865–70
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| lights out | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the time when those resident at an institution, such as soldiers in barracks or children at a boarding school, are expected to retire to bed |
| 2. | a fanfare or other signal indicating or signifying this |
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Lights out
is always a great word to know.
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| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
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Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
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Example sentences
Once her backhand melted down, it was lights out down under.
Closing a business takes a little more than turning the lights out and locking the door.
And when the music finally began, the boys cut the lights out and proceeded to select dancing partners.
And the way you have to do it is with all the lights out, and you can only use one eye and a small penlight.
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