All night long
Example: We danced all night long at the party.
Definition
"All night long" is an expression meaning throughout the entire night, usually referring to an activity or event continuing from evening until morning. For example, in 'We danced all night long at the party,' it indicates dancing continuously without stopping during the night hours.
Etymology
The phrase "all night long" combines 'all,' meaning the entirety, with 'night,' referring to the period of darkness, and 'long,' indicating duration. This expression has been used in English for centuries to emphasize something lasting the full length of the night, often found in songs and literature. Did you know? It's frequently used to evoke a sense of endless enjoyment or endurance.
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"All night long" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used expressions.
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