longer

any longer

1. Longer in length. If this gown were any longer, I'd trip over it. If this drive were any longer, I'd have to stop at a hotel for the night.

2. Any more. I can't handle this tension any longer—can you two please reconcile? Oh, the Smiths don't live there any longer, they moved last year.

come back when you can stay longer

A phrase directed at a guest who is welcome to extend their visit next time. Well, I'm glad we got to see each other, even if it wasn't for very long. Come back when you can stay longer!

difficult is done at once; the impossible takes a little longer

proverb Situations that are very challenging or seem hopeless take longer to complete than ones that are merely difficult. Kate is undeterred by any problem I bring her. She truly embraces the idea that difficult is done at once; the impossible takes a little longer.

See also: difficult, done, impossible, little, longer, take

no longer

Not any longer; not now as was true before. Oh, the Smiths no longer live there—they moved out last year. It took a long time, but I no longer feel the craving for a cigarette, thank God!

take a picture, it will last longer

A sarcastic, scornful rebuke said when someone is staring at or ogling one. Hey! I see you gaping at me over there. Take a picture, it'll last longer!

Come back when you can stay longer.

Come back again sometime when your visit can be longer. (Often said by a host or hostess to departing guests.) John: I really must go. Sue: So glad you could come. Please come back when you can stay longer. Bill: Well, I hate to eat and run, but I have to get up early tomorrow. Mary: Well, come back when you can stay longer.

difficult is done at once; the impossible takes a little longer

Prov. Tasks that are only difficult are done immediately, harder tasks take longer. (Describes a very competent group or person.) The secretary in our office is extremely capable. She has a little sign on her desk that says, "The difficult is done at once; the impossible takes a little longer." In her case, it's not a joke.

See also: difficult, done, impossible, little, longer, take

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

any longer

1. With added length, as in If this skirt were any longer it would sweep the floor.

2. Still, any more, as in They don't make this model any longer. This negative form is often put as no longer.

no longer

Not any more, as in They no longer make this model of blender. [c. 1300]

no/any ˈlonger

used to say that something which was possible or true before is not now: I can’t wait any longer. He no longer lives here.

any longer

For more time: can't wait any longer.

no longer

Not now as formerly: He no longer smokes.

词组	longer
释义	longer any longer 1. Longer in length. If this gown were any longer, I'd trip over it. If this drive were any longer, I'd have to stop at a hotel for the night. 2. Any more. I can't handle this tension any longer—can you two please reconcile? Oh, the Smiths don't live there any longer, they moved last year. See also: any, longer come back when you can stay longer A phrase directed at a guest who is welcome to extend their visit next time. Well, I'm glad we got to see each other, even if it wasn't for very long. Come back when you can stay longer! See also: back, can, come, longer, stay difficult is done at once; the impossible takes a little longer proverb Situations that are very challenging or seem hopeless take longer to complete than ones that are merely difficult. Kate is undeterred by any problem I bring her. She truly embraces the idea that difficult is done at once; the impossible takes a little longer. See also: difficult, done, impossible, little, longer, take no longer Not any longer; not now as was true before. Oh, the Smiths no longer live there—they moved out last year. It took a long time, but I no longer feel the craving for a cigarette, thank God! See also: longer, no take a picture, it will last longer A sarcastic, scornful rebuke said when someone is staring at or ogling one. Hey! I see you gaping at me over there. Take a picture, it'll last longer! See also: last, longer, take, will Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. Come back when you can stay longer. Come back again sometime when your visit can be longer. (Often said by a host or hostess to departing guests.) John: I really must go. Sue: So glad you could come. Please come back when you can stay longer. Bill: Well, I hate to eat and run, but I have to get up early tomorrow. Mary: Well, come back when you can stay longer. See also: back, can, come, longer, stay difficult is done at once; the impossible takes a little longer Prov. Tasks that are only difficult are done immediately, harder tasks take longer. (Describes a very competent group or person.) The secretary in our office is extremely capable. She has a little sign on her desk that says, "The difficult is done at once; the impossible takes a little longer." In her case, it's not a joke. See also: difficult, done, impossible, little, longer, take McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. any longer 1. With added length, as in If this skirt were any longer it would sweep the floor. 2. Still, any more, as in They don't make this model any longer. This negative form is often put as no longer. See also: any, longer no longer Not any more, as in They no longer make this model of blender. [c. 1300] See also: longer, no The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. no/any ˈlonger used to say that something which was possible or true before is not now: I can’t wait any longer. He no longer lives here. See also: any, longer, no Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary any longer For more time: can't wait any longer. See also: any, longer no longer Not now as formerly: He no longer smokes. See also: longer, no American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. See also: any longer no/any longer give (one) pause for thought give pause for thought give pause to (one) give pause to someone your other half (one's) other half if I had (some monetary unit) for every (something), I'd be rich! I'd like to speak to References in periodicals archive When the senior leadership of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Sami (JUI-S) was approached they confirmed that the government had indeed transferred the funds so that their madrassa can engage in activities the state no longer needs it to."Yes, we are expecting more funds to ensure that we do that and not anything else," a JUI-S leader said. 'No longer need you,' govt writes at back of Rs30 million cheque for Darul Uloom Haqqania I could no longer understand myself Unsure if I ever did. Your Poem Wee said MCA has shed all its political ties following the 14th general election May 9 (509) and was no longer bound by the BN spirit to help shoulder Umno's mistakes. Ka Siong: MCA won't carry water for Umno anymore, BN only alive in name Older workers who are 10 years away from retirement and who decide to work one month longer at the end of their careers can get the same increase in retirement income as they can by adding one percentage point to their retirement saving rate over 10 years. Working Longer Can Sharply Raise Retirement Income 'Rising kids are no longer inspired to take up boxing because there is little to celebrate. Musa decries poor boxing standards in Kenya and the region Sense said it spoke to one parent and carer who said he hopes his daughter dies before him as he worries so much about what would happen to her if he was no longer able to care for her. 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Long Videos To Get Boost In Facebook News Feed With all the innovation that took place half a century ago, it seems that passenger comfort and convenience are no longer on the agenda! Air travel flying backwards Should people in the United States work longer since they are living longer, with women now living to be approximately 81 and men 76? Are older Americans healthy enough to work longer? And record numbers are waiting longer than four hours before being treated. A 50% rise in people giving up A&E waits The percentage of credit union auto loans with terms longer than 60 months rose by 15% from Q1 2010 to Q1 2015, according to TransUnion. Auto Loan Terms Extend at CUs: TransUnion Summary paragraph: Longer periods of lower returns may force this issue Retirement at Age 70
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