Have a night on the tiles

phrase

To go out and enjoy oneself in the evening, especially by drinking and dancing.

After our exams finished, we decided to have a night on the tiles to celebrate.
Visual representation of "have a night on the tiles" - To go out and enjoy oneself in the evening, especially by drinking and dancing

Often appears as...

  • to go have a night on the tiles
  • after having a night on the tiles

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial, Idiomatic

phrase

To go out and enjoy oneself in the evening, especially by drinking and dancing.

After our exams finished, we decided to have a night on the tiles to celebrate.
Visual representation of "have a night on the tiles" - To go out and enjoy oneself in the evening, especially by drinking and dancing

Often appears as...

  • to go have a night on the tiles
  • after having a night on the tiles

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial, Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "have a night on the tiles"
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Informal Usage

Use the phrase in casual settings with friends but not in formal or professional situations.

Illustration for Informal Usage
Next Friday, let's have a night on the tiles celebrating your new job.
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UK Origin

Recognize this phrase is more common in the UK, so some English speakers from other regions may not be familiar with it.

Illustration for UK Origin
He moved to London and is eager to have a night on the tiles with locals.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Celebratory Mood

Implies a lively celebration or partying, not just a regular evening out.

Illustration for Celebratory Mood
After the college graduation ceremony, they were ready to have a night on the tiles.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Informal Usage

Use the phrase in casual settings with friends but not in formal or professional situations.

Illustration for Informal Usage
Next Friday, let's have a night on the tiles celebrating your new job.
LampPro Tip 2/3

UK Origin

Recognize this phrase is more common in the UK, so some English speakers from other regions may not be familiar with it.

Illustration for UK Origin
He moved to London and is eager to have a night on the tiles with locals.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Celebratory Mood

Implies a lively celebration or partying, not just a regular evening out.

Illustration for Celebratory Mood
After the college graduation ceremony, they were ready to have a night on the tiles.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Informal Usage

Use the phrase in casual settings with friends but not in formal or professional situations.

Illustration for Informal Usage
Next Friday, let's have a night on the tiles celebrating your new job.
LampPro Tip 2/3

UK Origin

Recognize this phrase is more common in the UK, so some English speakers from other regions may not be familiar with it.

Illustration for UK Origin
He moved to London and is eager to have a night on the tiles with locals.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Celebratory Mood

Implies a lively celebration or partying, not just a regular evening out.

Illustration for Celebratory Mood
After the college graduation ceremony, they were ready to have a night on the tiles.
Visual representation of the word "Have a night on the tiles"

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