# X hours a day

idiom · CEFR A1

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/x-hours-a-day
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

You use this phrase to say how many hours something happens each day. 'X' is a number.

## Examples

- I study English for two hours a day.
- He works eight hours a day at the office, so he is very tired in the evening.
- To master the violin, she practices for four hours a day with total focus and dedication.

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