اصطلاحات انگلیسی - موضوع زمان

About Time
Definition: Far past the desired time.
Example: I washed the dishes. It’s about time! They were piled up on the counter.

About To
Definition: On the point of, occurring imminently
Example: We were about to go home, but Susan finally showed up at the mall.

Against the Clock
Definition: In a very limited amount of time; with a shortage of time being the main problem
Example: We left later than we were supposed to, so it was a race against the clock to get tothe airport on time.

Ahead Of the Curve
Definition: Innovative, devising new ideas in advance of others
Example: Tesla cars are expensive, but the company’s ideas are ahead of the curve, and other carmakers are beginning to adopt them.

All in Good Time
Definition: Eventually; at a more favorable time in the future. This phrase encourages one to be patient.
Example: I know you wish your house had sold already, but all in good time.

Around the Clock
Definition: At all times
Example: The restaurant is open around the clock. If you go in at 3 a.m., you’ll meet police officers and ambulance drivers.

Behind the Times
Definition: Old-fashioned
Example: Blackberry phones used to be extremely popular, but now many people think they’re behind the times.

Beat the Clock
Definition: Perform a task quickly or within a fixed time limit
Example: John beat the clock, arriving a few minutes before the doors were locked.

Big Time
Definition: If you do something big time, you do it to a great degree.
Example: Chrissy’s into skiing big time.

Buy Time
Definition: Cause a delay in something with the aim of improving one’s position
Example: I know you don’t want to take out another loan, but it will buy time until the new factory comes online.

Call Time
Definition: To end something
Example: The boxer is ready to call time on his long career.

Call It a Day / Night
Definition: To stop working, either at one’s job or on a particular task, for the rest of the day
Example: You all look tired. Let’s call it a day.

Carry the Day
Definition: Be victorious or successful
Example: Teamwork and training will carry the day.

In the Blink of an Eye
Definition: Quickly, seemingly instantaneously
Example: I had a beautiful family, a nice home, and lots of money. And then, in the blink of an eye, it was all gone.

In the Dark
Definition: Unaware of something
Example: Kevin says he was completely in the dark about the CEO’s plans to sell the company.

Take Your Time
Definition: Don’t hurry, work at a relaxed pace
Example: Take your time on the exam. You don’t get a bonus for finishing quickly.