All day long

Meaning

"All day long" is an idiom that means for the entire duration of a day. It can be used to describe activities, events or situations that last throughout the day or occur repeatedly during the day. The phrase is often used to emphasize the extent of time that something takes place.

Usage

• "I have been studying all day long for my exams." (Emphasizes the duration of the study period)
• "My family always has a lot of chores to do on weekends, and we work all day long." (Describes a routine of continuous work)
• "The festival lasts all day long, with many activities and performances." (Emphasizes the duration of the festival)
• "I had an important meeting at work that lasted all day long." (Describes a lengthy meeting)
• "The weather was perfect for a picnic, so we spent all day long in the park." (Describes the duration of the picnic)

Roots and History

The phrase "all day long" can be traced back to the Middle English period, where it was used to describe activities or events that continued throughout the day. It has since evolved into a common idiom that is widely used in contemporary language. There are no significant changes in meaning over time.

Synonyms in English

• All the time
• The whole day
• From morning until night
• Throughout the day
• Continuously

Synonyms in other languages

• French - Tout le jour (Direct translation of "all day long")
• Spanish - Todo el día (Direct translation of "all day long")
• German - Ganz der Tag (Direct translation of "all day long")
• Italian - Tutto il giorno (Direct translation of "all day long")
• Portuguese - Todo o dia (Direct translation of "all day long")

Similar Idioms

• living on borrowed time

• a stitch in time saves nine

• race against time