Etymology

Suicide Sunday

Today it means: The Sunday immediately after the end of the summer term (known as Easter Term), at which point all students have finished exams but most of the results have not been published. Full definition →

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The story

So called because of the stress and anxiety associated with waiting for examination results.

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