In the nick of time

Give somebody a hard – only just in time For the time being –
time – make a situation just for the present;
unpleasant or difficult not for long
for somebody
Complete the sentences with the right expression
In time –
1. As a scientist, Tesla was years ____________.
2. She is so bright. She learnt Chinese ________. 3. not late
Although it was not his fault, other children
________________. 4.
Have the time of I am having my house redecorated, so _______
your life – enjoy ___________ I am at my sister’s. 5.
yourself very much Trains in this country never leave __________.
6. Here you are! It was ____________.
At times –
7. Did you enjoy your stay in Paris? – Oh, I _____
sometimes,
_____________. 8.
Make sure you add one egg ___________. 9. occasionally
You’ve arrived just __________ to help me with the
project. 10. Don’t
Take your time – be hasty! _______________. Think carefully before you
do something give me your answer. 11. ____________
without hurrying I’ve told him not to touch my computer. In no time – very
12. She is happy here, but she misses her family quickly
__________. 13.
The swimmers were rescued ____________.

On time – not too Ahead of time – so

late or too early modern that people
don’t understand it

At a time – on
Time after time –
each occasion
About time – used to say again and again;
that something should repeatedly
already have happened