尺しゃくが伸のびる

expression, ichidan verb

extend in length; run long

Primarily used for television or radio programs that exceed their scheduled time slot. The word 尺 (しゃく) here refers to the length or duration of a program.

See also: 尺 (しゃく)

• 昨日きのうのドラマは尺しゃくが伸のびて、15分ふん遅おくれで終おわった。

  Yesterday's drama ran long and ended 15 minutes late.

• 生なま放ほう送そうだと、どうしても尺しゃくが伸のびることがある。

  With live broadcasts, the program sometimes inevitably runs over time.