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at all hours (of the day and night)

at all hours (of the day and night)

At any time of the day or night. This phrase is usually said with a note of annoyance because something has happened at an inappropriate time. Please tell your girlfriend to stop calling our house at all hours of the day and night. I haven't slept in days—my neighbor's dog has been barking at all hours.
See also: all, and, hour

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Noll-Medieval English
Ephesius-Late Roman
Harduwich-Ancient Germanic
Elva (2)-Danish, Icelandic
Medusamə-DOO-sə (English)Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Joyner['dʒɔinə]
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