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long day vs a long day

Both "long day" and "a long day" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Long day" is used when referring to the day in general, while "a long day" is used when emphasizing the length or difficulty of a specific day.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 786 views

long day

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to the day in general.

This phrase is used to describe a day that is long in duration or feels long due to various activities or events.

Examples:

It was a long day at work.
After a long day of hiking, we were exhausted.
She had a long day of meetings ahead of her.

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You put in a long day.
He's just had rather a long day.
Sleep well, tomorrow will be a long day.
It was a long day and very sunny too.
No, it's been a long day.
It's already been a long day.
It's been a long day, Peter.
We had a long day, so we're...
And it's been a long day full of monologues.
It's been a long day, Nurse Crane.
I woke up so early and I had a really long day at work.
We've got a long day tomorrow.
Had another long day at work,
It's been a long day, Ethan.
She's had a long day, Cookie.
Yes, that was a long day.
I've had a long day.
You look like you've had a long day.
Look, George, it's been a long day.
It's been a long day, your honor.

Alternatives:

a tiring day
a never-ending day
a day that seemed to drag on

a long day

This phrase is correct and commonly used when emphasizing the length or difficulty of a specific day.

This phrase is used to highlight that a particular day was notably long or challenging.

Examples:

It was a long day at the hospital waiting for test results.
After a long day of travel, we finally reached our destination.
She had a long day of exams and presentations.

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You put in a long day.
He's just had rather a long day.
Sleep well, tomorrow will be a long day.
It was a long day and very sunny too.
No, it's been a long day.
It's already been a long day.
It's been a long day, Peter.
We had a long day, so we're...
And it's been a long day full of monologues.
It's been a long day, Nurse Crane.
We've got a long day tomorrow.
It's been a long day, Ethan.
She's had a long day, Cookie.
Yes, that was a long day.
I've had a long day.
You look like you've had a long day.
Look, George, it's been a long day.
It's been a long day, your honor.
Uncle John's had a long day.
I've had a long day in court.

Alternatives:

a challenging day
a never-ending day
a day that seemed to drag on

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