Idioms About Times
Ahead of time | Earlier than expected or planned |
All in good time | Everything will happen when it’s supposed to |
At the eleventh hour | At the last possible moment |
Beat the clock | To finish something before the deadline |
Behind the times | Old-fashioned; not keeping up with current trends |
Better late than never | It’s better to do something late than not at all |
Big time | To a great degree; very much |
Call it a day | To stop working on something, usually for the day |
Crunch time | A critical or busy period when a decision needs to be made |
In the nick of time | Just in time, before it’s too late |
Once in a blue moon | Something that happens very rarely |
Time flies | Time seems to pass very quickly |
Time is money | Time is valuable, so don’t waste it |
Killing time | Doing something that isn’t important while waiting |
Borrowed time | Living longer than expected |
Right on time | Exactly at the scheduled time |
Just in time | At the exact time something is needed |
Lose track of time | To forget about time, usually because of being very focused |
Make time for | To find time to do something |
On the dot | Exactly at a particular time |
Time after time | Repeatedly |
Ahead of the curve | Doing better than expected or ahead of others |
At the drop of a hat | Immediately, without delay |
Time will tell | The truth or outcome will be revealed in the future |
Take your time | Do something without rushing |
Out of time | No longer have time left to do something |
In no time | Very quickly |
A matter of time | Something will happen soon, inevitably |
Time’s up | The time allowed has ended |
A stitch in time saves nine | Fixing a problem early can prevent it from getting worse |
Bide your time | To wait patiently for the right moment |
Keep up with the times | To stay informed about modern trends or developments |
Time and time again | Very often, repeatedly |
Lose time | To fall behind schedule or waste time |
In the long run | Over a long period of time |
Live on borrowed time | To be alive after a situation that could have killed you |
The time of your life | An extremely enjoyable experience |
About time | Finally, at the right time (used to express impatience) |
All the time in the world | Plenty of time |
Race against time | To try to finish something before a deadline |
Buy some time | To delay something to gain more time |
Pressed for time | In a hurry; having limited time |
A whale of a time | A very enjoyable time |
For the time being | For now; temporarily |
Take five | Take a short break |
Idioms About Times With Example Sentence
Out of the blue | Something happening unexpectedly, not directly about time, but can be implied |
Have the time of your life | To have a very enjoyable experience |
Time heals all wounds | Emotional pain lessens with time |
In due time | At the appropriate or right time |
Make up for lost time | To do something quickly because of lost time |
The sands of time | The passage of time |
Beat the rush | To do something before it becomes too busy or crowded |
Time waits for no one | Time moves on, regardless of what happens |
Time is of the essence | Time is very important in this situation |
Daylight saving time | A period when clocks are set one hour ahead to save daylight |
At a set time | At a specific or arranged time |
In the fullness of time | Eventually, in the future |
Time-honored | Respected because it has been used or done for a long time |
Keep time | To be punctual, to stay on schedule |
A hard time | Difficulty or trouble |
Against the clock | In a race with time to get something done |
Save time | To do something more quickly |
Time and tide wait for no man | No one can stop or control time |
At this point in time | At this moment |
Buy time | To delay an event temporarily |
Third time’s the charm | The third attempt will succeed |
Time on your hands | Having extra free time |
Watch the clock | To keep looking at the time, often because you’re bored |
Long time no see | It’s been a long time since we last met |
Time out | A short break during an activity |
Do time | To serve a prison sentence |
On borrowed time | Living beyond the expected time |
The big time | Great success |
The time is ripe | It’s the right moment to do something |
All in good time | Be patient; it will happen when it’s supposed to |
Time flies when you’re having fun | Time seems to pass quickly when you’re enjoying yourself |
Time stands still | When time seems to stop because of a momentous event |
Time is short | There isn’t much time left |
From time to time | Occasionally |
In good time | In a reasonable amount of time |
Stand the test of time | To endure for a long period without losing value |
Time after time | Again and again, repeatedly |
Run out of time | To have no more time left |
Living on borrowed time | Surviving after a dangerous situation |
Once upon a time | Long ago, often used in storytelling |
Against time | Working quickly to meet a deadline |
Keep time | To maintain rhythm or schedule |
The right time | The appropriate or correct time to do something |
High time | The latest possible time to do something |
Out of the loop | Not informed, missing out on important information, indirectly about time |
Time-bound | Limited by time |
Time-conscious | Being aware of and managing time well |
To the minute | Exactly on time |
Running short on time | Having less time than needed |
A waste of time | Not a good use of time |
A race against time | An attempt to do something quickly before time runs out |
A sign of the times | Something that reflects the current period |
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