All hours

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At all times, day and night.

She was studying at all hours for her upcoming exam.
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Often appears as...

  • work all hours
  • up at all hours
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Flexibility Emphasis

Use 'all hours' to show flexibility or openness in someone's schedule or availability.

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The helpline is available at all hours for your convenience.
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Exaggeration Caution

'All hours' can sound like an exaggeration, so use it to emphasize extremeness rather than literal accuracy.

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I seem to bump into him at all hours—whenever I go out.
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Negative Connotation

Sometimes implies inconvenience or the excessive nature of an activity or situation.

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She calls me at all hours with trivial questions.
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