the graveyard shift.

[Kati Svaby]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #287 "English Slang Idioms (9)", question 5

Life is so much better now that I work during the day instead of the ......... shift.

(a) gear
(b) position
(c) graveyard
(d) monkey

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #287 "English Slang Idioms (9)", answer 5

Life is so much better now that I work during the day instead of the graveyard shift.

Correct answer: (c) graveyard
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graveyard shift= a period of time working at night or in the very early morning.
Kati Svaby
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