Phrase guide

long hours

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

plural of long hour

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, plural

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2

noun

Meaning 2

Long work shifts.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • I was working long hours at the time, and the quality of my housekeeping was suffering commensurately.

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History

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