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lights out

noun

Chiefly Military. a signal, usually by drum or bugle, that all or certain camp or barracks lights are to be extinguished for the night.
bedtime.

lights out

noun

the time when those resident at an institution, such as soldiers in barracks or children at a boarding school, are expected to retire to bed
a fanfare or other signal indicating or signifying this

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Word History and Origins

Origin of lights out¹

First recorded in 1865–70

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After helming two “Shazam!” movies, the “Lights Out” filmmaker announced he was leaving superheroes behind and going back to the horror genre, and with his latest film, “Until Dawn,” it’s obvious he’s happy to be home.

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But with Lights Out and Annabelle: Creation director David F Sandberg and prolific horror writer Gary Dauberman on board, and a buzzy cast including Love, Victor star Michael Cimino and up-and-comer Ella Rubin, Until Dawn's fate isn't necessarily sealed yet.

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Lights out for the race is at at 16:00 BST on 13 April.

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Then it would probably be lights out at about 10:30 p.m.

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As a solo artist, he notched several hits, including “Lights Out” and “Come as You Are.”

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