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pulling an all-nighter

pulling an all-nighter is the present participle and gerund of pull an all-nighter.

Meaning of pull an all-nighter

Verb

pull an all-nighter (third-person singular simple present pulls an all-nighter, present participle pulling an all-nighter, simple past and past participle pulled an all-nighter)

  1. (idiomatic, informal) To stay awake throughout the night, usually when working or studying.
    • Near-synonyms: burn the midnight oil, elucubrate

Questions about pulling an all-nighter

What is pulling an all-nighter the present participle and gerund of?
Pulling an all-nighter is the present participle and gerund of pull an all-nighter.

Words near pulling an all-nighter in the dictionary

  1. pulling a rabbit out of a hat
  2. pulling a sickie
  3. pulling a train
  4. pulling about
  5. pulling ahead
  6. pulling an all-nighter
  7. pulling apart
  8. pulling aside
  9. pulling at someone's heart strings
  10. pulling at someone's heartstrings
  11. pulling away

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