by the hour — paid or charged according to each hour of work or service
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: paid or charged according to each hour of work or service
Pronunciation (IPA): /baɪ ðə ˈaʊər/
Example Sentences
- The parking garage charges by the hour, so I spent more on parking than on my coffee!
- My lawyer bills by the hour, which explains why he talks so slowly during our meetings.
- Many freelance consultants prefer to work by the hour rather than on fixed contracts.
by the hour
ADVERB[/baɪ ðə ˈaʊər/]
paid or charged according to each hour of work or service
a mechanic in overalls finishes working on a car engine and walks toward the customer. The customer stands ready to pay while the mechanic calculates the cost based on work time. A clock on the wall shows several hours have passed since the work began. The mechanic holds up fingers indicating the number of hours worked. Other mechanics in the background work on different vehicles while watching their own time. payment being calculated according to each hour of work performed
Working by the hour atop the tower, using all his power!
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“The parking garage charges by the hour, so I spent more on parking than on my coffee!”
“My lawyer bills by the hour, which explains why he talks so slowly during our meetings.”
“Many freelance consultants prefer to work by the hour rather than on fixed contracts.”
“The cleaning service charges $25 by the hour for residential cleaning.”
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