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all day long

/ɔːl deɪ lɒŋ/

[/ɔːl deɪ lɒŋ/]

the entire day

Beginnerphrase

Definition

For the whole day, from beginning to end.

Example

The children played outside all day long.

The children played outside all day long.

Etymology

From 'all day' intensified by 'long' for emphasis on duration.

How & Where It’s Used

Common for emphasising the whole day.

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