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all the time

1. Lit. throughout a specific period of time. Bill was stealing money for the last two years, and Tom knew it all the time. All the time through December and January, Jane held down two jobs.

2. Fig. at all times; continuously. Your blood keeps flowing all the time. That electric motor runs all the time.

3. Fig. repeatedly; habitually. She keeps a handkerchief in her hand all the time. He whistles all the time. It drives me crazy.

See also: time

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