dance the night away

idiom

: to dance the entire evening
We danced the night away.

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Alternatively, dance the night away under the stars with one of the cruise line's iconic parties that last until the wee hours of the morning. Megan Dubois, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026 Thankfully, Vionic Chardonnay Strappy Sandals are comfortable enough to dance the night away in. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026 Although New Year's Eve is now squarely in the rear view mirror, Anne Hathaway is apparently still ready to dance the night away. Emma Banks, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026 Six Flags Magic Mountain will twinkle with two million Christmas lights strung between 19 roller coasters this holiday season as Santa Claus returns to dance the night away to rockabilly music under a dusting of faux snow. Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 24 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dance the night away

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“Dance the night away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dance%20the%20night%20away. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.

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