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Flexibility EmphasisPlay
Use 'all hours' to show flexibility or openness in someone's schedule or availability. SlideThe helpline is available at all hours for your convenience.
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Exaggeration CautionPlay
'All hours' can sound like an exaggeration, so use it to emphasize extremeness rather than literal accuracy. SlideI seem to bump into him at all hours—whenever I go out.
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Negative ConnotationPlay
Sometimes implies inconvenience or the excessive nature of an activity or situation. SlideShe calls me at all hours with trivial questions.