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long hour

idiom

Any of the late hours of the day, especially those nearing midnight, or the hours after sunset.


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  1. 01

    a little of something goes a long way

    Only a small amount of something is usually required to produce a great effect.

  2. 02

    a week is a long time in politics

    In politics, much change can occur in a short space of time.

  3. 03

    amateur hour

    A situation or activity in which the participants show a lack of skill, sound judgment, or professionalism.

  4. 04

    as the day is long

    Unceasingly; very; thoroughly; to a very high degree.

  5. 05

    come a long way

    To make significant progress.

  6. 06

    draw a long bow

    To lie; to exaggerate.

  7. 07

    draw the long bow

    To exaggerate; to tell tall tales.

  8. 08

    eleventh-hour

    Just before the moment that it is too late; in the nick of time; last-minute.

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