English
Etymology
From the story of w:Cinderella, where the transformed coach reverts to its original state (that of a pumpkin) at midnight.
Verb
turn into a pumpkin
- idiom Colloquial To go to bed; to go to sleep (especially at, or around midnight.)
#:I'm about ready to turn into a pumpkin. You can stay up later if you want.
#:Tell her I'm turning into a pumpkin if she stays out too late. She won't be getting a lift from me.
- Used to indicate that time by which one must depart.
#:I'm turning into a pumpkin at 4:30, so we need to finish this.
Category:Sleep
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