Expressions with
'time'
Give somebody a hard
time – make a situation
unpleasant or difficult
for somebody
Have the time of your
life – enjoy yourself
very much
Take your time –
do something
without hurrying
On time – not too
late or too early
At a time – on each
occasion
In the nick of time –
only just in time For the time being –
just for the present; not
for long
Complete the sentences with the right expression In time –
not late
1. As a scientist, Tesla was years time after time.
2. She is so bright. She learnt Chinese in no time.
3. Although it was not his fault, other children
Give a hard time.
4. I am having my house redecorated, so for the
time being I am at my sister’s.
At times –
5. Trains in this country never leave on time. sometimes,
6. Here you are! It was About time. occasionally
7. Did you enjoy your stay in Paris? – Oh, I have
the time of my life _.
8. Make sure you add one egg at a time.
9. You’ve arrived just in the nick of time to help
me with the project.
In no time – very
10. Don’t be hasty! Take your time. Think carefully quickly
before you give me your answer. 11.
Ahead of time I’ve told him not to touch my
computer.
12. She is happy here, but she misses her family at
times. Ahead of time – so
modern that people
13. The swimmers were rescued in time.
don’t understand it
Time after time –
About time – used to say again and again;
that something should repeatedly
already have happened