morning after

morning after

noun, plural mornings after.
1.
a period, as in the morning, when the aftereffects of excessive self-indulgence during the previous evening are felt, especially the aftereffects of excessive drinking of alcoholic beverages.
2.
a moment or period of realization in which the consequences of an earlier ill-advised action are recognized or brought home to one.

Origin:
1880–85
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Morning after is always a great word to know.
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Main Entry:  morning after1
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  the morning after a tryst or drinking bout; any unpleasant aftermath
Main Entry:  morning after2
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  a hangover
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