as the day is long

Definitions

Unceasingly; very; thoroughly; to a very high degree.

emphatic, idiomatic, intensifier

Examples

“He shows me where the bachelors sit⟳, and there live⟳ we as merry as the day is long.”

“And you shall do nothing but what you choose⟳, and shall be as happy as the day is long.”

“They are quiet, peaceable, tractable, free from drunkenness, and they are as industrious as the day is long.”

“"Oh, I don't think⟳ they would steal⟳ the box. Bart Andrews and Jack Thompson are as honest as the day is long."”

“Monica: Alright, wait⟳ a second! Why would Ross tell⟳ everyone in your class that you are "as gay as the day is long"?”

“"He is direct⟳, honest as the day is long, hard-working and a good lad to have⟳ around."”

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