I was up all night with a sick friend In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "I was up all night with a sick friend", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2021-10-19 11:10

Meaning of I was up all night with a sick friend

I was up all night with a sick friend spoken language informal

A common excuse for not being where one was meant to be the night before.

Mom: Where was you last night ? Son:  I was up all night with a sick friend.

I didn't go home last night. I'm afraid my mom would be furious at me, but she's calmed down after hearing my reason, "I was up all night with a sick friend".

Although I said "I was up all night with a sick friend", my dad didn't trust in me.

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