"It is in the wee hours in the morning here" Correct? Thanks

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Could I say 'it is in the wee hours of the moring here'?

Do you say 'in the wee small hours of the moring ' or 'in the wee hours of the morning ' ? I mean which one sounds more natural to you?

Thank you in advance.

Best wishes,

PBF

Marius Hancu · Accepted Answer

'it is in the wee hours of the morning here'

not necessary.

Yankee · Answer

Hi PBF

I'd say that adding the word 'small' simply emphasizes the fact that it's the wee hours of the morning. I generally would not add it.

You might need the word 'in'. That will depend on the rest of the sentence. I agree with Marius that you don't need "in" in your sentence.

Feebs11 · Answer

It's a phrase that comes from Scotland - "the wee sma' hours" - the early hours of the morning, especially those just after midnight. I've known and used it all my life!

Peaceblinkfriend · Answer

Thank you for all your replies, Feebs11, Yankee and Marius Hancu.

You must be a night owl, Feebs11.

Yankee,

I wonder if you could provide me with some examples as to when you would omit 'it' and when you would use 'in'.

Thank you again for your help.

Best wishes,

PBF

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