What is the meaning of the expression "to pull an all-nighter"?
"How long did this take you?
Mmm, about 12 hours.
I pulled an all-nighter."
(The Big Bang Theory)

Does it mean to work hard all night?

Question

What is the meaning of the expression "to pull an all-nighter"?
"How long did this take you?
Mmm, about 12 hours.
I pulled an all-nighter."
(The Big Bang Theory)

Does it mean to work hard all night?

Answer

This is an expression in English. It means to work all night. Normally people work during the day and then sleep, in order to be rested for work the next day. In an all nighter scenario, you worked all night, gave up sleep, and used every moment available to you to complete your task.

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