after hours
Related to after hours: After hours trading
after hours
Beyond the established time that something typically closes or ends. I had to stay after hours in order to finish that report. My father is friends with the shop owner, so she opened it after hours just for me.
See also: after, hour
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
after hours
after the regular closing time; after any normal or regular time, such as one's bedtime. John got a job sweeping floors in the library after hours.
See also: after, hour
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
after hours
After normal working hours, after closing time; also, after legal or established opening hours. For example, I haven't time while the shop is open, but I can see you after hours, or The restaurant employees sometimes stayed for a meal after hours. This term originally referred to laws governing business hours. It also gave rise to the term after-hours club, for a drinking club that remained open later than similar establishments. [Mid-1800s]
See also: after, hour
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
ˌafter ˈhours
after the period during which a shop, pub, etc. is open: Pubs are not allowed to sell drinks after hours.See also: after, hour
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- club
- any (one) worth (one's) salt
- closing time
- keel over
- a no-no
- a night person
- brace (oneself) for (something)
- brace oneself for
- be out on the town
- young man