For hours on end Meaning in English
expression
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈaʊɝz/, /ˈaʊɹz/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈɛnd
for OW-erz on END
fˈɔː/ /ˈaʊəz/ /ˈɒn/ /ˈɛnd
faw OW-uhz on END
Definition
Used to say that something happens continuously for many hours without stopping.
Usage & Nuances
Typically used for activities that last a long time without interruption. Formality: neutral; often in both written and spoken English. Common with verbs like 'talk', 'wait', 'study', 'work'. Avoid confusing with 'for a few hours' (shorter, not continuous).
Spanish: durante horas y horas - por horas sin pararPortuguese (BR): por horas a fio - durante horas seguidasPortuguese (PT): durante horas a fio - por horas seguidasChinese (Simplified): 连续好几个小时 - 一连数小时Chinese (Traditional): 連續好幾個小時 - 一連數小時Hindi: घंटों तक लगातारArabic: لساعات طويلة متواصلة - لساعات متتاليةBengali: ঘণ্টার পর ঘণ্টাRussian: часами напролётJapanese: 何時間もぶっ続けでVietnamese: hàng giờ liền - nhiều giờ liên tụcKorean: 몇 시간이고 계속Turkish: saatlerce aralıksızUrdu: گھنٹوں مسلسلIndonesian: berjam-jam tanpa henti
Example Sentences
He played video games for hours on end.
basic
She waited for hours on end at the airport.
basic
The children laughed for hours on end.
basic
Honestly, we just talked for hours on end about everything.
natural
He can binge-watch TV shows for hours on end without moving.
natural
The meeting dragged on for hours on end, and everyone was exhausted.
natural