night and day

adverb

: all the time : continually

Examples of night and day in a Sentence

night and day she reminded him that if it weren't for her, he'd be a nobody
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The team’s style of play is night and day compared with last season and should be something fans can look forward to as the season tips off. Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025 When Ellie and Dina have a version of that same conversation in the TV series, the difference in tone is night and day. Abby Monteil, Them., 5 May 2025 The movie is extra special to me because of my admiration for firefighters who worked night and day to save lives and property during the recent fires in Los Angeles. Lynette Rice, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2025 The contrast is already night and day—or, rather, heads and tails. Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for night and day

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of night and day was before the 12th century

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“Night and day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/night%20and%20day. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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