All day long Meaning in English
expression
ˈɔɫ/ /ˈdeɪ/ /ˈɫɔŋ
AWL-DAY-LAWNG
ˈɔːl/ /dˈeɪ/ /lˈɒŋ
AWL-DAY-LONG
Definition
For the entire duration of the day, from morning to night. Used to emphasize that something happens continuously during the whole day.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and emphatic. Used to stress duration or repetition, often in complaints or descriptions ('He talks all day long'). Avoid with formal writing. Similar: 'the whole day', but 'all day long' suggests nonstop activity.
Spanish: todo el díaPortuguese (BR): o dia todo - o dia inteiroPortuguese (PT): o dia todo - o dia inteiroChinese (Simplified): 一整天Chinese (Traditional): 一整天Hindi: पूरा दिनArabic: طوال اليومBengali: সারা দিন ধরে - পুরো দিনজুড়েRussian: целый день - весь день напролётJapanese: 一日中Vietnamese: cả ngàyKorean: 온종일 - 하루 종일Turkish: bütün gün boyuncaUrdu: سارا دنIndonesian: sepanjang hari - sepanjang waktu
Example Sentences
She listens to music all day long.
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It rained all day long yesterday.
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The kids played outside all day long.
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I've been waiting for your call all day long!
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He talks about football all day long—it never stops.
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If you work all day long, you'll need a break.
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