A late night out, usually involving drinking.
Night out on the tiles
Example Sentences
"We had a right night out on the tiles."
"Fancy a night on the tiles?"
Etymology & History
From cats roaming on rooftops at night. Applied to people staying out late drinking and carousing. In use since the late 19th century.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Victorian
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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