Make it through the night
What does "to make it through the night" mean and when do you use this expression?
Would you please give me some examples?
Many, many thanks for your kind help.
Top answer
The tent leaked, the scoutmaster's beagle howled ten times an hour, and it turned out there was level crossing about a half mile off with a train that blew its horn every time it passed over the road, but we made it through the night alive, barely.
- The tent leaked, the scoutmaster's beagle howled ten times an hour, and it turned out there was level crossing about a half mile off with a train that blew its horn every time it passed over the road, but we made it through the night alive, barely.
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The tent leaked, the scoutmaster's beagle howled ten times an hour, and it turned out there was level crossing about a half mile off with a train that blew its horn every time it passed over the road, but we made it through the night alive, barely.
0teal limeWhat does "to make it through the night" mean
The more nearly literal meaning is to survive until the morning without dying. This usage often has "would not".
He was rushed to the hospital, and I was told he wouldn't make it through the night.
The doctor told them that she wouldn't make it through the night and sent them home.
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