Days running Meaning in English
expression
ˈdeɪz/ /ˈɹənɪŋ
DAYZ RUH-ning
dˈeɪz/ /ɹˈʌnɪŋ
DAYZ RUN-ning
Definition
Used after a number to mean 'for that many days in a row, without stopping.'
Usage & Nuances
This phrase is always used after a number (e.g., 'three days running') and means 'in a row.' It's an informal, spoken expression. Not to be confused with 'running' as in jogging.
Spanish: días seguidos - días consecutivosPortuguese (BR): dias seguidos - dias consecutivosPortuguese (PT): dias seguidos - dias consecutivosChinese (Simplified): 连续几天Chinese (Traditional): 連續幾天Hindi: लगातार कई दिनArabic: أيام متتاليةBengali: দিন ধরে টানা - একটানা দিনRussian: дня подрядJapanese: 日連続Vietnamese: ngày liên tiếpKorean: 일 연속Turkish: gün üst üsteUrdu: دن لگاتارIndonesian: hari berturut-turut
Example Sentences
He worked late for three days running.
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It rained for four days running.
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The shop was closed two days running.
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Wow, you’ve been coming in early five days running—impressive!
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My phone crashed three days running last week.
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We ate pizza for two days running—don’t judge us!
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