as the day is long

Phrase

 * 1)  Unceasingly; very; thoroughly; to a very high degree.
 * 2) * 2003, Brian Buckner and Sebastian Jones, Friends, season 9, ep. 17 The One with the Memorial Service:
 * Monica: Alright, wait a second! Why would Ross tell everyone in your class that you are "as gay as the day is long"?
 * 1) * 2003, Brian Buckner and Sebastian Jones, Friends, season 9, ep. 17 The One with the Memorial Service:
 * Monica: Alright, wait a second! Why would Ross tell everyone in your class that you are "as gay as the day is long"?
 * 1) * 2003, Brian Buckner and Sebastian Jones, Friends, season 9, ep. 17 The One with the Memorial Service:
 * Monica: Alright, wait a second! Why would Ross tell everyone in your class that you are "as gay as the day is long"?

Usage notes

 * Often, but not exclusively, used with the adjectives or  or with synonyms for honest or happy.
 * Usually used in a construction having this form:.