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Definition

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

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In Context

  • "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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Also Said As

  • for days
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See Also

  • all day
  • all the livelong day
  • fair as the day
  • honest as the day
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