"the freaks come out at night" meaning in All languages combined

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Proverb [English]

Etymology: Inspired by the 1984 song Freaks Come Out at Night by the American rap group Whodini. Head templates: {{en-proverb}} the freaks come out at night
  1. Those who are inclined to engage in mischievous or criminal behavior prefer to commit such activity during the evening. Wikipedia link: Freaks Come Out at Night, Whodini
    Sense id: en-the_freaks_come_out_at_night-en-proverb-6v3qXVJl Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English proverbs, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
     
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