Commuting · Getting around
rush hour
the busiest travel time
Rush hour is the busy period when many people travel to or from work.
This vs that
The roads are worst during rush hour.
The roads are quiet off-peak.
Hear it in real life
What time should we set off?
Before rush hour, if we can.
I try to leave before rush hour because the roads get so busy.
Which sounds natural?
Psst — which one would you actually say?
People normally use the short everyday phrase 'rush hour'; the stiff version sounds like a transport report.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: I never drive into town at rush hours.
Say: I never drive into town at rush hour.
Keep it singular: “at rush hour” or “in the rush hour”.
Say it together
Whole chunks natives use with it.
during rush hour
I avoid driving during rush hour if I can.
The buses are usually packed during rush hour.
Phrases to borrow
More for talking about commuting.
on my way to work
I usually listen to podcasts on my way to work.
the train was packed
The train was packed, so I had to stand.
Commuting words
Getting around · Commuting: the words around “rush hour”.
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Your turn: say it out loud
the rush hour
Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.
rush hour
the busiest travel time
“I try to leave before rush hour because the roads get so busy.”
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