dance the night away

idiom

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

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The weekend is jam-packed with swanky parties, private dinners, and a Sunday night awards show hosted by Alan Cumming that leads into an all-night parade of after-parties for guests to dance the night away. John Ross, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026 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 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 2 Mar. 2026.

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