Time Idioms

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once in a blue moon

Meaning: very rarely

Example: The earthquakes hits once in a blue moon in this part of the earth, we never felt it. Read more ➺


bide time

Meaning: to wait for the perfect moment to do something

Example: The big tiger bides time until the zebra had to make its way to the water fountain and then struck. Read more ➺


cross the bridge

Meaning: to delay worrying about something that might not happen anyway

Example: We think that there may be too many people to fit into the hall, but we will cross that bridge when we come to it. Read more ➺


ages

Meaning: a long time; a very long time

Example: I haven't seen you in ages - you look different. Read more ➺


as and when

Meaning: at the time when (used to refer to an uncertain future event)

Example: Most people in this city don't own a car - they just rent one as and when they need it. Read more ➺


in the blink of an eye

Meaning: in an instant

Example: In the blink of an eye, the robber disappeared from the bank with a bag full of cash. Read more ➺


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