I always interpreted the phrase “after midnight” to mean “after midnight and before dawn.”

The biggest flaw in the Gremlins movie.

Midnight isn’t even the mid of the night most days.

After some midnight, anyway. When you say “midnight” you’re usually referring to a particular one, implied by context. Or spelled out for that matter.

Everyone goes to sleep after 2pm

Insomniacs for the win

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