stays up late
Avoids early bedtime
Stays up late describes the habit or act of remaining awake well past typical bedtime hours, whether by choice or necessity.
Someone who stays up late might be finishing work, enjoying entertainment, or simply unable to sleep.
I stayed up late binge-watching that new series.
The phrase often carries a slightly rebellious or indulgent connotation, especially when describing children or when adults acknowledge they should know better.
- night owlOne who stays late
- burning the midnight oilWorking very late
- all nighterSleepless work stretch
- restlessnessState of unease
- readingInterpreting written text
sleep deprivation · insomnia · can't sleep · stargazing · anxiety · coding · binge-watching · studying · gaming · writing · overworking · melancholy · chatting · curiosity · fatigue · procrastination · excitement · boredom