moonlight

be (not) all moonlight and roses

To be very enjoyable and pleasant, especially of a romantic situation. This phrase is often used in the negative to emphasize difficulties in a romantic relationship. I thought that dating an actress would be all moonlight and roses, but she travels so much that I hardly ever see her. Living with a boyfriend or girlfriend is not all moonlight and roses, you know.

do a moonlight flit

To depart hastily at night, typically to avoid paying money that one owes. I can't afford the rent this month, so we need to do a moonlight flit!

See also: flit, moonlight

eggs in moonlight

Something that is nonsensical or outrageous. Don't worry about that cockamamie idea of his—it's just eggs in moonshine.

moonlight and roses

A pleasant, sentimental, and romantic situation or atmosphere. Often used in negative constructions to emphasize difficulties in a romantic relationship. I thought that dating an actress would be all moonlight and roses, but she travels so much that I hardly ever see her. Living with a boyfriend or girlfriend is not all moonlight and roses, you know.

moonlight flit

A hasty nighttime departure, typically done to avoid paying money that one owes. Primarily heard in UK. I can't afford the rent this month, so we need to make a moonlight flit!

See also: flit, moonlight

moonlight requisition

A stealthy, inconspicuous theft committed in the middle of the night. I'm planning a midnight requisition to recover the documents from his vault that I'll need to prove my right to the inheritance. It looks like someone made a midnight requisition of my bike. I knew I shouldn't have left it out here overnight.

do a moonlight flit

make a hurried, usually nocturnal, removal or change of abode, especially in order to avoid paying your rent. informal

Make a moonlight flitting is recorded from the early 19th century and appears to have originated in northern England or Scotland. The expression is now often shortened to do a moonlight .

See also: flit, moonlight

moonlight and roses

used to characterize an atmosphere of romantic sentimentality.

The expression comes from the title of a song ( 1925 ) by Neil Moret and Ben Black .

do a moonlight ˈflit

(British English, informal) leave the place where you have been living in quickly and secretly, usually to avoid paying your debts, rent, etc: When I called to get the money she owed me, I found she’d done a moonlight flit.

See also: flit, moonlight

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

moonlight

1. n. illicit liquor; moonshine. Where’s that bottle of moonlight you used to keep under the counter?

2. in. to traffic in illicit liquor. (Best done under the cover of darkness.) He moonlighted during prohibition.

3. in. to work at a second job. Larry had to moonlight to earn enough to feed his family.

moonlight requisition

n. a nighttime theft. (see also liberate.) It took a moonlight requisition to get the medicine we needed.

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释义	moonlight be (not) all moonlight and roses To be very enjoyable and pleasant, especially of a romantic situation. This phrase is often used in the negative to emphasize difficulties in a romantic relationship. I thought that dating an actress would be all moonlight and roses, but she travels so much that I hardly ever see her. Living with a boyfriend or girlfriend is not all moonlight and roses, you know. See also: all, and, moonlight, rose do a moonlight flit To depart hastily at night, typically to avoid paying money that one owes. I can't afford the rent this month, so we need to do a moonlight flit! See also: flit, moonlight eggs in moonlight Something that is nonsensical or outrageous. Don't worry about that cockamamie idea of his—it's just eggs in moonshine. See also: egg, moonlight moonlight and roses A pleasant, sentimental, and romantic situation or atmosphere. Often used in negative constructions to emphasize difficulties in a romantic relationship. I thought that dating an actress would be all moonlight and roses, but she travels so much that I hardly ever see her. Living with a boyfriend or girlfriend is not all moonlight and roses, you know. See also: and, moonlight, rose moonlight flit A hasty nighttime departure, typically done to avoid paying money that one owes. Primarily heard in UK. I can't afford the rent this month, so we need to make a moonlight flit! See also: flit, moonlight moonlight requisition A stealthy, inconspicuous theft committed in the middle of the night. I'm planning a midnight requisition to recover the documents from his vault that I'll need to prove my right to the inheritance. It looks like someone made a midnight requisition of my bike. I knew I shouldn't have left it out here overnight. See also: moonlight, requisition Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. do a moonlight flit make a hurried, usually nocturnal, removal or change of abode, especially in order to avoid paying your rent. informal Make a moonlight flitting is recorded from the early 19th century and appears to have originated in northern England or Scotland. The expression is now often shortened to do a moonlight . See also: flit, moonlight moonlight and roses used to characterize an atmosphere of romantic sentimentality. The expression comes from the title of a song ( 1925 ) by Neil Moret and Ben Black . See also: and, moonlight, rose Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary do a moonlight ˈflit (British English, informal) leave the place where you have been living in quickly and secretly, usually to avoid paying your debts, rent, etc: When I called to get the money she owed me, I found she’d done a moonlight flit. See also: flit, moonlight Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary moonlight 1. n. illicit liquor; moonshine. Where’s that bottle of moonlight you used to keep under the counter? 2. in. to traffic in illicit liquor. (Best done under the cover of darkness.) He moonlighted during prohibition. 3. in. to work at a second job. Larry had to moonlight to earn enough to feed his family. moonlight requisition n. a nighttime theft. (see also liberate.) It took a moonlight requisition to get the medicine we needed. See also: moonlight, requisition McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: be (not) all moonlight and roses moonlight and roses a sugar daddy sugar daddy love's young dream ship name kiss and make up better left unsaid be (just) good friends be good friends References in periodicals archive In this case, the person possesses a theoretical incentive to moonlight (see Maddala [1983] or Greene [1993] for detailed discussions of the logit procedure). The moonlighting decision of unmarried men and women: family and labor market influences "Dancing in the Moonlight is iconic to summer festivals and the positive atmosphere we're building for year two of HuddsFest. HuddsFest headliner will have you Dancing in the Moonlight Dubai has always been a special place for me and I can't wait to return for the Omega Dubai Moonlight Classic," Spiranac said. Spiranac to wow golf fans at Omega Dubai Moonlight Classic The entry fee includes a t-shirt, half-way refreshments and a medal on completion as well as a special butterfly tag to write messages on and place in the Moonlight Memories garden on the night. >> Third Moonlight Memories Walk The post Oscar winner Moonlight to be shown in Nicosia appeared first on Cyprus Mail . Oscar winner Moonlight to be shown in Nicosia Zimbabweans were encouraged by officials from both Moonlight and Babereki during the product launch in Maun to fully utilise the scheme. Zimbabweans welcome new scheme The news came a day after customers in Peterborough claim they had the same experience with the company, with some actually turning up to the screening and being told by staff that Moonlight Cinema had cancelled all their events. Film fury after cinema no-show Moonlight Air Organization delivers emergency aid after natural catastrophes within 24 hours worldwide, transports mobile hospitals and supports humanitarian aid missions. Charity airline Moonlight Air receives musical support from from Hollywood You can check our first single on Spotify 'Haunted' by Moonlight Indie Showcase: Kimberly Maje Los Angeles, CA, July 05, 2018 --(PR.com)-- The Los Angeles Dumbledore's Army, the second largest Harry Potter fan group in the world, brings the 7th and Final Annual Harry Potter Roller Skating Night to Moonlight Rollerway in Glendale, CA for Harry Potter fans of all ages. 7th Annual and Final Annual Harry Potter Roller Skating Night Embarks Upon Moonlight Rollerway in Glendale on Saturday, August 25th Includes a Charity Toy Drive 4 DIAMOND JUBILEE PREVIEW 30 TODAY'S BEST BETS A FINE ROMANCE ONCE again Wesley Ward has proved a star when it comes to targeting the two-year-old contests and his Moonlight Romance heads the betting for the Windsor Castle. Is Ward primed to storm Windsor Castle again? ISLAMABAD -- The Embassy of People's Republic of China, China Cultural Centre in collaboration with NICE, a network of international culture entities would organize a concert of China Classical music 'Moonlight Over the Spring River' on May 11 at Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA). China classical music concert to be held tomorrow at PNCA ISLAMABAD:The Embassy of People's Republic of China, China Cultural Centre in collaboration with NICE, a network of international culture entities would organize a concert of China Classical music "Moonlight Over the Spring River" on May 11. Classical music concert 'Moonlight over the Spring River' on May 11 Last week, I was one of the guest speakers at a Moonlight Trust event, which encouraged the UK Government to do more to support refugees. Tackling traffickers
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