by the hour

by the hour

1. Per hour; at an hourly rate. Of course he's drawing out this project—he gets paid by the hour!2. Every hour; once an hour. I feel better knowing that the nurse will check on mom by the hour. Sir, the situation is worsening by the hour—how should we proceed?See also: by, hour

by the hour

at each hour; once each hour. It kept growing darker by the hour. I have to take this medicine by the hour.See also: by, hour