At an ungodly hour

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Impolite Timing

Calling or arriving 'at an ungodly hour' may suggest disregard for others' sleep or routines. Slide

Sorry for calling you at an ungodly hour, I forgot the time difference.

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Exaggerated Expression

The phrase is often used hyperbolically to describe times that are simply inconvenient. Slide

I have to leave at an ungodly hour to catch my flight at dawn.

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Informal Setting

It's mostly used in casual conversations rather than formal or academic situations. Slide

We stayed up chatting until an ungodly hour.