any 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
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
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
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
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- 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