a night on the tiles
a night on the tiles
A night out (often with the suggestion of celebrating or partying). Similar to the American phrase "a night on the town." Primarily heard in UK. I am so excited to go out for a night on the tiles after I finish my exams this week.
See also: night, on, tile
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
a night on the tiles
BRITISH, INFORMALIf someone has a night on the tiles, they go out in the evening, for example to a bar or club, and come home late. Charlotte was dressed for a night on the tiles. Note: You can also say that someone is out on the tiles if they are out somewhere like a bar or a club. You look as though you've been out on the tiles, Ken. Note: This may be a reference to cats spending the night out on the rooftops.
See also: night, on, tile
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
- tile
- I was up all night with a sick friend
- razzle
- be (out) on the razzle
- be/go out on the razzle
- night on the town
- at night
- day and night
- have a gas
- on the razzle