Time Idioms
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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 ➺
Meaning: Referring to something that is available or operates all the time, day and night.
Example: This store is open 24/7, so you can shop anytime. Read more ➺
Meaning: postpone making a choice until the following day.
Example: Please don't sleep on that talent. It will take you places! Read more ➺
Meaning: every day, without respite.
Example: They had to endure the city's dirt and noise day in, day out. Read more ➺
Meaning: immediately and without difficulty.
Example: The children got ready in short order to go to the park and play. Read more ➺
Meaning: The phrase is used to refer to something that spans a human lifetime.
Example: He was a difficult man; from the cradle to the grave, he was constantly angry or upset. Read more ➺
Meaning: a way to refer to something or someone reminding you of an earlier time.
Example: What a blast from the past! I haven't heard that song in years. Read more ➺
Meaning: not expected to live much longer.
Example: He was told he only had three months left to live, so he is living on borrowed time now that it is four months later. Read more ➺
Meaning: to do something in order to postpone an event, a result, etc.
Example: I am currently delivering pizza, buying time to apply for a better job. Read more ➺
Meaning: soon; after a while.
Example: By and by, she paused to make sure everyone was paying attention. Read more ➺
