At length meaning in English
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Definition
at length: totally, in detail, extensively, for a long time
We discussed the projected sales figures at length. We didn't leave the meeting room until 6 AM.
Examples
- "Also, I spoke to Mr. Cheeter at length about a number of sexually transmitted diseases which he has contracted."
Exercise 1
Dr. Shvitzenheimer writes that she spoke to Philip "at length" about his medical condition. What does this mean?
Dr. Shvitzenheimer writes that she spoke to Philip "at length" about his medical condition. What does this mean?
The expression "at length" does not indicate that Dr. Shvitzenheimer "reprimanded" Philip, just that she spoke to him for a long time.
The expression "at length" does not indicate that Dr. Shvitzenheimer "repeated herself", just that she spoke to him for a long time.
The expression "at length" does not indicate that Dr. Shvitzenheimer "kept her distance" from Philip, just that she spoke to him for a long time.
To speak to someone "at length" means to speak with them for a long time, or even in great detail. In this case Dr. Shvitzenheimer spoke to Philip for a long time about his "unhealthy lifestyle".
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