on end

Fans stick with titles such as Fortnite, Roblox and Call of Duty - so-called "live service" games that offer a revolving, ever-updating selection of content - for months if not years on end.

He says: "It is hard to explain to people why their council tax is going up while their waste service is being cut. It is hard to explain to the public why asylum seekers are being placed in hotels for years on end at the taxpayers' expense....the best way to restore trust is through the contributory principle. If you pay in, you should be able to see what you get out."

I don’t have space to get into all of it here, but it’s the kind of thing you could discuss for hours on end, if someone would give you the time.

Hair can suddenly stand on end, metal hiking poles can start to buzz, and a direct hit can be fatal.

He’s just moved to a new town for a job and has been working doubles at the factory for weeks on end.