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at this late hour of night vs at this late time of night

Both phrases are correct and can be used interchangeably. They convey the same idea of something happening late at night.
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at this late hour of night

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to something happening late at night.

This phrase is used to emphasize the lateness of the hour during the night. It implies that the time is advanced and possibly unexpected.

Examples:

  • I received a phone call at this late hour of night.
  • Why are you calling me at this late hour of night?
  • Feb 3, 2014 ... The staff who are sleepy at this late hour of night, perk up at a new arrival. The computers are down so the receptionist checks me in on ...
  • If I see Warner at this late hour of night, with absolutely nothing in my stomach to anchor my sanity and sleep deprived to the extent that I could fall ...
  • Nov 27, 2019 ... Only a couple of cars were parked out front at this late hour of night, but that suited Jensen just fine. Pulling into a free spot, he ...
  • “The Ordeal Of Woman Work” · woman work. The warmness of my tears is enough to protect me at this late hour of night. I had never thought of ...
  • ... at this late hour of night. RIDEWITHMEHENRY is the name for our almost monthly day of riding trains and transit in either the NYCity or Philadelphia areas ...
  • Feb 11, 2018 ... At this late hour of night, in this overheated room, all his bitterness and determination melted away… he found himself wishing for more ...
  • Jun 15, 2024 ... I receive texts where friends will say, I heard this bird at this late hour of night is this normal. John Yang (voice-over):. Student eco rep ...
  • Feb 13, 2018 ... At this late hour of night, in this overheated room, all his bitterness and determination melted away… he found himself wishing for more ...

Alternatives:

  • at this late time of night
  • at this late hour
  • at this late time
  • at this hour of night
  • at this time of night

at this late time of night

This phrase is correct and can be used to convey the idea of something happening late at night.

This phrase is also used to emphasize the lateness of the time during the night. It suggests that the specific time is late and possibly unexpected.

Examples:

  • She arrived at this late time of night.
  • Why are you still working at this late time of night?
  • Mar 30, 2023 ... Will there be taxis, Uber or car service we can use at this late time of night - preferably something economical? Thank you. Link to comment ...
  • And I decided to practice some Esperanto at this late time of night too, so sorry if it's incomprehensible. (but what is 'then' in Esperanto, as in 'then ...
  • Sep 9, 2009 ... But the chances are your questioner is mixing Kelvin and Centigrade and I think at this late time of night that minus 40.75*C is the answer ...
  • May 12, 2012 ... At this late time of night I cannot see any need for full sirens when flashing lights and good observation would be perfectly sufficient for ...
  • ... profile picture. Ellie Mae. 1d󰞋󱟠. Fireworks at this Late time of night OK ??? Is was about 11:30 p.m · Paul Gubany and 31 others · 󰤥 32 · 󰤦 18 · 󰤧.
  • Jeff the Killer's POV: i was walking in the streets at this late time of night looking for someone to kill i'm really bored. so I saw a house not ...
  • Jul 27, 2013 ... ... at this late time of night , but each to their own. There are 2 shops close by, the nearest is on the opposite side of the road less than 50 ...
  • Jul 10, 2018 ... Can't be too sure on my memory at this late time of night, but google the kBerry and see if the instructions also help with the TPUART pigator.

Alternatives:

  • at this late hour of night
  • at this late hour
  • at this late time
  • at this hour of night
  • at this time of night

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