all hours (very late or irregular time) I’m not happy with you staying out until all hours. You can’t come home for supper at all hours. (all the time, at any time) You will find him working at all hours these days. You can come and see me …
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wild goose chase (search for something that is impossible to find or does not exist) We wasted all day on a wild-goose chase looking for their house. He sent me on a wild-goose chase. The man I was looking for doesn’t exist. envocabulary.com
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abandon (to leave a place, especially because it is impossible or dangerous for you to stay): The ship was sinking, and the captain gave the order to abandon ship. desert (to leave a place, so that no one is there): Many people desert the area due to bad weather. vacate …
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beach (an area of sand or small stones at the edge of the sea or a lake): I spent all day on the beach. shore (land that is on the edge of a lake, river, or sea): We were trying to swim from the boat to the shore. coast …
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aware (knowing about something): We are not aware of the situation. conscious (knowing or realizing something): I was conscious that someone was watching me. alert to something (aware of a problem or danger): You must always be alert to the dangers on a busy road. alive to (aware of, …
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