Time Idioms
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Meaning: A past period remembered as peaceful, happy, and prosperous.
Example: He often described his childhood as the halcyon days, when life felt simple and secure. Read more ➺
Meaning: A decisive turning point that causes a major and lasting change in events, thinking, or direction.
Example: The signing of the peace agreement was a watershed moment that reshaped relations between the two countries. Read more ➺
Meaning: A situation in which the same events or experiences repeat again and again, with little or no progress.
Example: Every week at the office felt like groundhog day, with the same meetings and arguments repeating endlessly. Read more ➺
Meaning: Occasionally; sometimes, but not regularly.
Example: every now and then, I like to step away from work and take a quiet walk to reset my mind. Read more ➺
Meaning: A very long time; ages.
Example: They've lived in that town for donkey's years, and everyone knows them. Read more ➺
Meaning: From a past time until now.
Example: She moved to the city in 2018, and ever since she has worked in digital marketing. Read more ➺
Meaning: A late-night work period, typically covering midnight to early morning.
Example: She took the graveyard shift at the hospital so she could attend classes during the day. Read more ➺
Meaning: Happening soon after something else.
Example: The festival was organized on the heels of the city's anniversary celebration. Read more ➺
Meaning: A very serious or critical point in time.
Example: The grave moment came when the doctors had to decide whether to operate immediately. Read more ➺
Meaning: To delay or postpone an action or decision.
Example: The committee decided to hang fire on approving the new policy until more data was available. Read more ➺
