How to Pronounce "as the day is long"
expression
AZ thuh DAY iz LAWNG
AZ thuh DAY iz LONG
Definition
Used to emphasize that someone has a particular quality or characteristic to a very great degree. Commonly used after an adjective, like 'honest as the day is long.'
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdeɪ/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈɫɔŋ
British English
ˈæs/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈeɪ/ /ˈɪz/ /lˈɒŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AZ thuh DAY iz LAWNG
UK
AZ thuh DAY iz LONG
Listen in Context
She is honest as the day is long.
He's kind as the day is long.
My grandma is patient as the day is long.
You can trust her; she's loyal as the day is long.