English Explanatory Dictionary

burn daylight

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To use artificial light during the daytime when one could simply use the sunlight.
  2. To waste time.

Word forms

burn daylight burns daylight burning daylight burned daylight burnt daylight

Etymology

Originally a reference to burning candles during the day.

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