The whole time
We use this expression to talk about something that happened, or was true for a long period.
| Written | Yes |
|---|---|
| Spoken | Yes |
| Formal | Yes |
| Informal | Yes |
Example 1
How was your holiday?
It was OK - but it rained the whole time we were there.
Example 2
Did you find your keys?
Yes, they were in my bag the whole time!
