stay up late
Ignore the clock
To stay up late is to remain awake past one's usual bedtime: I stayed up late finishing the project.
The phrase often implies a choice—entertainment, work, or socializing—rather than insomnia.
Don't stay up too late is a common parental warning to children.
- all-nighterSleepless work stretch
- night owlOne who stays late
- awakeNot in slumber
- midnightTwelve o'clock at night
- vampireBlood-drinking undead creature
can't sleep · nocturnal · burn the midnight oil · wee hours · procrastination · circadian rhythm · binge-watching · doom scrolling · studying · hyperfocus · lost track of time · pull an all-nighter · anticipation · escapism · sleeplessness · burning eyes · insomnia · stress