He works long hours.

Meaning: A male person is employed or engages in an occupation for a considerable period of time each day.

Choice of Words: He refers to a male person. Works means to be employed or to engage in an occupation, and Long means to continue for a considerable period of time. Hours means a specific period of time, typically equal to sixty minutes. Putting these words together, the sentence means that the male person is employed or engages in an occupation for a considerable period of time each day.

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Related Expressions

• He works long hours to earn more money.
• Tiny ant works all day long.
• The worker tirelessly toiled for long hours.
• Long hours meant less time with loved ones.
• Players practiced long hours.
• Cheetah has long legs and a long tail for balance.
• The man works in the office.
• The man works hard to provide for his family.
• The man works diligently at his desk.
• The man works in an office.