Meaning of as the day is long | Babel Free

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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