CLOCK TIME
What does “around the clock” mean?
Continuously or all the time.
What does “kill time” mean?
Do something unimportant while waiting.
What does “in the nick of time” mean?
Just before it’s too late.
What does “the good old days” mean?
A time in the past remembered as being better.
What does “time’s up” mean?
The allocated time has ended.
What does “on the clock” mean?
Working or officially on duty.
What does “time flies when you’re having fun” mean?
Time passes quickly when you enjoy yourself.
What does “better late than never” mean?
It’s better to do something late than not at all.
What does “time-honored tradition” mean?
A custom that has been respected for a long time.
What does “beat the clock” mean?
Finish something before the deadline.
What does “a race against the clock” mean?
Doing something quickly because of a deadline.
What does “spinning your wheels” mean?
Wasting time without making progress.
What does “just in time” mean?
At the last possible moment.
What does “stand the test of time” mean?
Remain popular or valuable for a long period.
What does “pressed for time” mean?
In a hurry or having little time.
What does “set the clock back” mean?
Return to an earlier time or situation.
What does “a waste of time” mean?
Something that is not worth the effort or time spent.
What does “timely manner” mean?
Done within an appropriate or expected time frame.
What does “once upon a time” mean?
A phrase used to start a story about the past.
What does “run out of time” mean?
Have no time left to finish something.
What does “the clock is ticking” mean?
Time is running out.
What does “bide your time” mean?
Wait patiently for the right moment.
What does “ahead of time” mean?
Earlier than expected.
What does “a blast from the past” mean?
Something that reminds you of an earlier time.
What does “crunch time” mean?
A period when pressure to finish something is intense.