Time Expressions
don't worry about it, no rush, go as slow as you need
take your time
I think this is a bad idea. You should ______ it ____.
call it off
the time and date something is due
deadline
Mr. Brown is out sick with the flu. So they sent Mrs. Jones to ________ him.
to work for yourself
self-employed
a long time
ages
over and over, often, frequently
time and time again
Your mom is going to be so mad when she _______ from work.
gets back
Don't be late. Please arrive at 5pm _____.
sharp
deal with, manage, overcome problems
cope with
be creative, have new ideas, be innovative
think outside the box
do many things at the same time
juggle
as of right now, not always, currently
for the time being
Francine didn't cancel the date, instead she _______ John.
stood up
with little warning or time to prepare
at short notice
Don't ________ other students papers during the exam. You will receive a 0 for your grade.
a certain period of work for a set number of hours
a shift
the ability to grow and be promoted at a job
just barely made it, almost too late, at the right moment
in the nick of time
That sounds like fun! ______ me ___.
Count me in.
to go on for too long
drag on
Dr. Frank __________ ancient Mesopotamian cave dwellings.
specializes in
the first degree you earn at university
undergraduate or bachelors
I am trying to ______ the ______ of biting my nails.
break the habit
super fast, very quickly
in no time flat
I've been waking up every morning before my alarm _______.
goes off
I try not to drive during _______. There is often traffic that causes _______.
rush hour, delays
to try to prevent something from happening, to make someone feel less confident, enthusiastic, and positive about something
discourage from
ex. being a good listener, using clear communication, managing conflict, teamwork, leadership
interpersonal skills
wealthy, successful, prosperous
well-to-do