Call it a night Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈkɔɫ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈnaɪt

KAWL it uh NYTE

UK

kˈɔːl/ /ˈɪt/ /æɪ/ /nˈaɪt

KAWL it uh NYTE

Definition

To decide to stop what you are doing for the rest of the night, often used at work, parties, or gatherings when it's time to go home.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and friendly; used in social and work contexts when stopping for the night. Common in, "Let's call it a night." Not used for ending during the daytime. Synonymous with "wrap it up for tonight."

• Spanish: dar por terminada la noche - retirarse (por la noche)
• Portuguese (BR): encerrar a noite - terminar por hoje (à noite)
• Portuguese (PT): dar a noite por terminada - acabar por hoje (à noite)
• Chinese (Simplified): 收工 - 结束今晚的活动
• Chinese (Traditional): 收工 - 結束今晚的活動
• Hindi: रात के लिए खत्म करना - घर चलना (रात को)
• Arabic: نُنهي الليلة - نكتفي لهذا المساء
• Bengali: এবার শেষ করি - আজকের জন্য শেষ করি
• Russian: закончить на сегодня - закончить вечер
• Japanese: 今日はここまでにする - お開きにする
• Vietnamese: nghỉ cho hôm nay - kết thúc buổi tối
• Korean: 오늘은 여기까지 하다 - 오늘은 마치다
• Turkish: bugünlük bitirmek - geceyi sonlandırmak
• Urdu: آج کی رات کو یہیں ختم کریں - بس آج کے لیے کافی ہے
• Indonesian: selesai untuk malam ini - akhiri malam ini

Example Sentences

I'm tired. Let's call it a night.

basic

We finished the project, so let's call it a night.

basic

It's late. Time to call it a night.

basic

We've done enough studying—let's just call it a night and rest.

natural

After the last song, the band decided to call it a night.

natural

I'm having fun, but I should really call it a night soon.

natural