Phrases & Expressions

A tiring or busy day.

• It's been a long day.
• After a long day, I just want to sleep.

A great distance.

• It's a long way to the airport.
• We still have a long way to go before we reach the village.

A short, simple question.

• Can I ask a quick question?
• Just a quick question — what time does the shop close?

A non-alcoholic beverage.

• I'll have a soft drink.
• Most soft drinks contain a lot of sugar.

For the whole duration of the day.

• I worked all day long.
• It rained all day long.

For the whole duration of the night.

• He stayed up all night long.
• They danced all night long.

Also; too.

• I'd like coffee as well.
• She came too, and her brother as well.

To say or write words to get information or an answer from someone.

• May I ask a question?
• The teacher asked a difficult question.

Used to emphasize a negative statement or a question.

• I don't like it at all.
• Do you have any money at all?

Not less than a particular number or amount, and possibly more.

• You should drink at least two litres of water a day.
• The journey will take at least three hours.