They want to extend the 'length' of the school year. [=to make the school year longer; to lengthen the school year]
I've been/traveled 'the length and breadth of' the canyon, but I still haven't found the caves I'm looking for.
I managed to swim four 'lengths' of the pool. [=to swim from one end of the pool to the other end four times]
(..) Give me back my key. I'm very, very sorry. Do you understand how creepy this is? Oh, yes, we discussed it at length last night. In my apartment, while I was sleeping?! And snoring. And that's probably just a sinus infection. But it could be sleep apnea. (..)2007 TvShow: The Big Bang Theory Title: The Big Bran Hypothesis Season: 1 Episode 2