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Why do they call it ' after dark ' shouldn't it be 'after light'?
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∙ 14y ago
True. But they say after dark because it is after it has first gotten dark.
While 'after light' would be appropriate in terms of description, 'dark' is a term that in this context describes a specific point in time. Think of it like 'dusk,' that transitional time between afternoon and night. In this case, 'dark' would be the period that follows that.
great question- we do have some strange sayings in English don't weWiki User
∙ 14y ago
The term 'after dark' refers to the time of day when the sun has set and darkness has fallen. It is a common expression that has been in use for a long time to describe nighttime and the absence of daylight. The phrase is more about the transition from day to night rather than the presence of light.
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