long time no see
Meaning: informal way to greet someone you haven't seen in a long time.
Example: Long time no see! It's been ages. How have you been? Read more ➺
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crash course
Meaning: a course in which lots of information is taught in a short period of time.
Example: We took a crash course in Spanish last summer to prepare for our trip to Spain. Read more ➺
as soon as
Meaning: immediately after.
Example: As soon as the teacher left the class, she started making noise. Read more ➺
turn the clock back
Meaning: to restore something to its former state or condition.
Example: I would if I could turn the clock back and study another course. Read more ➺
till doomsday
Meaning: for a very long time.
Example: You can wait from now till doomsday for customer service. Read more ➺
down the road
Meaning: at a future point or end.
Example: Somewhere down the road, I think he'll make it big. Read more ➺
drag feet (or heels)
Meaning: to do something slowly because you do not want to do it.
Example: I suspect the government is dragging its heels over this issue. Read more ➺
day of reckoning
Meaning: a time when people are punished for their past mistakes.
Example: The reckless behavior of drug-taking college students went unabated until the day of reckoning came—they were all sent home. Read more ➺
comes to the crunch
Meaning: in a critical moment or crucial time, or in a tight corner.
Example: I’m ready to resign due to this if it comes to the crunch. Read more ➺
come full circle
Meaning: completion of the cycle.
Example: I was wearing such a dress some 40 years ago. Fashion's wheel has come full circle. Read more ➺
