Lingo

Late or Early

13 Words

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1.
(till|until) all hours (of the day and night|)
Phrase

used to refer to a really late hour at night or early morning

We stayed up till all hours of the night, discussing our dreams and aspirations.

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2.
late in the day
Phrase

too late or close to the end of a particular period or situation to be useful or effective

It's late in the day to start studying for the exam; you should have begun earlier.

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3.
a day after the fair
Phrase

a time that is too late for something

I finally decided to invest in cryptocurrencies, but it seems like I'm a day after the fair as prices have already skyrocketed.

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4.
light years away
Phrase

a distant moment or period in the future or past that is often marked by significant technological, cultural, or historical changes

The next total solar eclipse visible from this location is light years away, not occurring for another century.

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at the crack of dawn
5.
at the crack of dawn
Phrase

at a very early time in the morning when the Sun is just rising

I wake up at the crack of dawn every day to go for a refreshing run.

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6.
bright and early
Phrase

at an hour of the morning that is really early

I always wake up bright and early to have a productive start to my day.

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7.
first light
Noun

the time of the morning when the Sun has just started to shine..

I love watching the birds at first light; they sing the most beautiful songs.

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8.
(about|high) time
Phrase

used to indicate that something should have happened or been done earlier

It's about time you start taking your health seriously and prioritize exercise.

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9.
the eleventh hour
Phrase

at the last moment that it is still possible to do something

We are in the eleventh hour of negotiations, and a resolution must be reached soon.

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the small hours
10.
the small hours
Phrase

used to refer to early morning hours or the hours after the midnight

I often find myself writing poetry in the small hours of the morning.

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11.
a day late and a dollar short
Phrase

something that appears or arrives too late to be of any use or benefit

They frequently find themselves a day late and a dollar short in submitting their assignments.

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12.
before the ink [is] [dry]
Phrase

right after the finalization of a deal, agreement, etc.

I always make edits to my essays before the ink is dry on the printed page.

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the last minute
13.
the last minute
Phrase

the final moment or deadline to do something

I always tend to finish my assignments at the last minute.

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