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at all hours
Any time; all the time; at almost any time.
The baby cried so much that we were up at all hours trying to calm her down.
at all
not at all
At any time or place, for any reason, or in any degree or manner. Used for emphasis with certain kinds of words or sentences.
Negative
Negative
It's not at all likely he will come.
Larry isn't at all shy about expressing his opinions.
When I asked Donna whether she was tired, she said, "Not in the least. I'm full of energy."
Limited
I can hardly hear you at all.
Interrogative
Can it be done at all?
Conditional
She will walk with a limp, if she walks at all.
at anchor
Held by an anchor from floating away; anchored.
The ship rode at anchor in the harbor.
at any rate
In any case; anyhow.
It isn't much of a car, but at any rate it was not expensive.
at bay
In a place where you can no longer run away; unable to go back farther; forced to stand and fight, or face an enemy; cornered.
The dog ran the rat into a corner, and there the rat turned at bay.
The police chased the thief to a roof, where they held him at bay until more policemen came to help.
at best
at the best
Under the best conditions; as the best possibility.
A coal miner's job is dirty and dangerous at best.
We can't get to New York before ten o'clock at best.
In the most favorable way of looking at something; even saying the best about the thing.
The treasurer had at best been careless with the club's money, but most people thought he had been dishonest.
at call
Ready or nearby for use, help, or service; on request.
Thousands of auto insurance agents all over the country are at the insured person's call, wherever he may travel.
At the word of command; at an order or signal.
The dog was trained to come at call.
at close range
Close by; in proximity.
The police officer fired at the fleeing murder suspect at close range.