Time Idioms
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Meaning: Well spent time or time that is spent in good company.
Example: After years of busy schedules, Michael started spending more quality time with his family. Read more ➺
Meaning: A very long time ago; from the distant past.
Example: She has been collecting stamps since year dot, making her album priceless. Read more ➺
Meaning: An exceptionally enjoyable experience.
Example: I had a whale of a time exploring the wildlife sanctuary with friends. Read more ➺
Meaning: past events that are not important anymore
Example: We used to have big disagreements some years back, but that's all water under the bridge now. We get along fine. Read more ➺
drastic times call for drastic measures
Meaning: extreme circumstances can only be resolved by equally extreme actions
Example: After the company had posted losses for the third consecutive year, the board decided to replace all of its top management. After all, drastic times call for drastic measures. Read more ➺
Meaning: short working hours
Example: With our boss on leave, most of us worked banker's hours for the whole week. Read more ➺
Meaning: It is too soon to make a judgment about something.
Example: It's still early days, so the new project hasn't shown clear results yet. Read more ➺
Meaning: exactly on time
Example: We were asked to be there at five on the dot. Read more ➺
Meaning: an early rising person
Example: If you are an early bird, you know that watching the sunrise is how breathtaking. Read more ➺
Meaning: quite soon in the future
Example: All candidates will be informed of our decision in due course. Read more ➺
