All hours
phrase
At all times, day and night.
She was studying at all hours for her upcoming exam.
Often appears as...
- work all hours
- up at all hours
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At very late or early times.
The neighbors make noise at all hours, making it hard to sleep.
Often appears as...
- noise at all hours
- awake at all hours
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At all times, day and night.
She was studying at all hours for her upcoming exam.
Often appears as...
- work all hours
- up at all hours
phrase
At very late or early times.
The neighbors make noise at all hours, making it hard to sleep.
Often appears as...
- noise at all hours
- awake at all hours
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Flexibility Emphasis
Use 'all hours' to show flexibility or openness in someone's schedule or availability.
The helpline is available at all hours for your convenience.
Pro Tip 2/3Exaggeration Caution
'All hours' can sound like an exaggeration, so use it to emphasize extremeness rather than literal accuracy.
I seem to bump into him at all hours—whenever I go out.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
Sometimes implies inconvenience or the excessive nature of an activity or situation.
She calls me at all hours with trivial questions.
Pro Tip 1/3Flexibility Emphasis
Use 'all hours' to show flexibility or openness in someone's schedule or availability.
The helpline is available at all hours for your convenience.
Pro Tip 2/3Exaggeration Caution
'All hours' can sound like an exaggeration, so use it to emphasize extremeness rather than literal accuracy.
I seem to bump into him at all hours—whenever I go out.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
Sometimes implies inconvenience or the excessive nature of an activity or situation.
She calls me at all hours with trivial questions.
Pro Tip 1/3Flexibility Emphasis
Use 'all hours' to show flexibility or openness in someone's schedule or availability.
The helpline is available at all hours for your convenience.
Pro Tip 2/3Exaggeration Caution
'All hours' can sound like an exaggeration, so use it to emphasize extremeness rather than literal accuracy.
I seem to bump into him at all hours—whenever I go out.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
Sometimes implies inconvenience or the excessive nature of an activity or situation.
She calls me at all hours with trivial questions.
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