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1. Also, all the while. Throughout a specific period, as in All the time the music was playing she tapped her foot, or The baby slept all the while the fire was being put out. [Late 1400s] 2. Continuously, without interruption, as in That old refrigerator is running all the time. 3. Frequently, repeatedly, as in He goes to that store all the time.
American Heritage Idioms
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Phrase(s): 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.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs