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Значение идиомы graveyard shift

[graveyard shift] {n. phr.} The work period lasting from sundown tosunup, when one has to work in the dark or by artificial light.

“Why are you always so sleepy in class?” Professor Brown asked Sam.”Because I have to work the graveyard shift beside going to school,”Sam answered.


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