There are also idioms and fixed expressions
that
relate to the topic of time.
Following are some
common
ones.
Idioms and Fixed Expressions Related to Time __________________________________
on
time: arriving
at the correct / expected
/ scheduled
time
in
time: not
too late (maybe early, maybe on time,
maybe even
afterthe scheduled time--as
long as one is not too late)
just in time:
at the time when someone
/ something
is most needed
timely: punctual;
happening at a
convenient time
(just) in
the nick of time: barely in
time, but not
late
at ___ sharp / at ___
on the dot: at exactly ___
at times: sometimes
from
time to time:
sometimes
all (of) the time:
always;
very often
much of the
time:
frequently
time after time:
again and
again; repeatedly
for the
time being: for now (but not
permanently)
(not) have a
good (etc.) time: (not)
enjoy oneself
time
out: a
short pause in a sporting event
when the
"game clock" is
temporarily stopped
take
time off:
take a vacation
take one's time:
not
hurry
two-time: date
/ have a relationship
with two men /
women at the same time
(while pretending
to be interested in
only one person)
have the
time of one's life: have an extremely good time
double time:
twice as fast
as the normal speed
overtime: time
spent in addition to
normal working
hours; extra time added to a sporting event if the score is tied at
the time when the game
would
normally end
halftime: "break"
between the
two halves of a basketball
game, (American) football game, etc. (During this period, there is often
entertainment.)
a
timepiece:
a watch
"Once upon a time": traditional way of beginning
a story (especially a children's
story)
"A stitch in
time saves nine": traditional proverb.
It refers to sewing and means
that taking precautions before
they
are necessary will
prevent problems
that may happen
later. |