graveyard shift
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ˈgraveyard ˌshift noun [countable]
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English Dictionaryˈgraveyard ˌshift noun [countable] especially American English a regular period of working time that begins late at night and continues until the early morning, or the people who work during this time
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Idiomsgraveyard shifta period of time late at night, when people have to work, often in hospitals or factories.
I'm working the graveyard shift this week. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
graveyard shift n. phr. The work period lasting from sundown to sunup, when one has to work in the dark or by artificial light.
"Why are you always so sleepy in class?" Professor Brown asked Sam. "Because I have to work the graveyard shift beside going to school," Sam answered. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲