have an early night

To go to sleep earlier than one typically does. You need to have an early night tonight so that you're rested for your exam tomorrow. If I have an early night, I bet I'll be over this cold in the morning. After a week of travel, I'm so glad to have an early night in my own bed.

have an early/a late ˈnight

go to bed earlier or later than usual: I’d better have an early night if I want to get up at 6 o’clock. ♢ I’ve had a lot of late nights recently.

See also: an, early, have, late, night

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