rush hour
The times of the day when traffic jams are commonplace, due mainly to people commuting to or from work.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I avoid driving during rush hour.”
“The train was packed because I left the office right in the middle of rush hour.”
“Commuters often endure significant delays when they attempt to navigate the city center during the peak of rush hour.”
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adrenaline rush
An event or activity which causes such a state.
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amateur hour
A situation or activity in which the participants show a lack of skill, sound judgment, or professionalism.
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bum rush
A storming into an establishment.
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bum's rush
The forcible ejection of someone, such as a bum or a hobo, from an establishment.
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finest hour
A point in time or a relatively brief period of time when an especially distinguished, admirable, or effective set of actions is performed.
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long hour
Any of the late hours of the day, especially those nearing midnight, or the hours after sunset.
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rush in
To act quickly and without due thought
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top of the hour
The time at (or very close to) the start of the next hour of time.
Last updated August 10, 2026