a snail's pace
An extremely slow speed.
Time · Thời gian 200
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African time
A notional system of time which others sometimes derogatorily ascribe to Africans, and which they sometimes jocularly ascribe to themselves, to account for their supposed tendency to be leisurely, not rigorous about scheduling, and often tardy.
against the clock
Rush in order to finish on time.
around the clock
When something is done all day and all night without stopping.
better an egg today than a hen tomorrow
It is better to have a sure thing now than a possibility of more later.
better one word in time than two afterwards
You should speak at the right time, or you will miss the opportunity to make a difference.
black people's time
Synonym of African time or Colored People's Time.
Buck Rogers time
A prison sentence whose parole date is scheduled extremely far in the future.
burn the midnight oil
To work or study late into the night.
caribbean time
A notional system of time which others sometimes derogatorily ascribe to Caribbeans, and which they sometimes jocularly ascribe to themselves, to account for their supposed tendency to be leisurely, not rigorous about scheduling, and often tardy.
chucking-out time
The time of closing at a public house.
clock
To measure the duration of.
clock down
To tick, buzz or become marked to indicate the passage of time.
clock it
A congratulation of success.
clock off
to leave work, especially by recording the leaving time on a machine
clock on
To record one's time of arrival at work, traditionally by inserting one's card into a timestamping machine.
clock onto
Synonym of clock on (but used transitively).
clock out
To end work; to officially record a time when one terminates a period of work.
clock up
To accumulate (an amount of time or experience).
Colored People Time
Synonym of Colored People's Time.
Colored People's Time
A notional system of time (or time zone) which others sometimes derogatorily ascribe to African Americans, and which they sometimes jocularly ascribe to themselves, to account for their supposed tendency to be tardy.
CP Time
Synonym of Colored People's Time.
docky time
A midmorning break.
dope time
The displacement or distortion of time while under the influence of narcotics.
doper time
The imprecise nature of scheduling drug deals, where the stated time of a transaction is often different from the actual time of it taking place.
fiji time
A notional system of time accounting for people's tendency to be leisurely, not rigorous about scheduling, and often tardy.
filipino time
A notional system of time which others sometimes derogatorily ascribe to Filipinos, and which they sometimes jocularly ascribe to themselves, to account for their supposed tendency to be leisurely, not rigorous about scheduling, and often tardy.
flog the clock
To set the clock forward in order to shorten one's time on watch.
give someone the time
To have sexual intercourse with.
hair today, gone tomorrow
Hair is only temporary, so it is not a big deal for it to be cut.
hawaiian time
A notional system of time which others sometimes derogatorily ascribe to Hawaiians, and which they sometimes jocularly ascribe to themselves, to account for their supposed tendency to be leisurely, not rigorous about scheduling, and often tardy.
hit the big time
Become successful.
if you aim at nothing, you'll hit it every time
If you have no ambition, you will have no success
if you can't do the time, don't do the crime
One should not carry out an action if one is unwilling to handle the consequences.
in the nick of time
At the last moment.
Indian time
A notional /cultural system of time which others sometimes derogatorily ascribe to Indians (Native American Culture), and which they sometimes jocularly ascribe to themselves, to account for their supposed tendency to be leisurely, not rigorous about scheduling, and often very early or very tardy.
island time
A notional system of time which others sometimes derogatorily ascribe to islanders (e.g. Hawaiians or Fijians), and which they sometimes jocularly ascribe to themselves, to account for their supposed tendency to be leisurely, not rigorous about scheduling, and often tardy.
jamaican time
A notional system of time which others sometimes derogatorily ascribe to Jamaicans, and which they sometimes jocularly ascribe to themselves, to account for their supposed tendency to be leisurely, not rigorous about scheduling, and often tardy.
Jewish Standard time
A notional system of time or time zone which others sometimes derogatorily ascribe to Jewish people, and which they sometimes jocularly ascribe to themselves, to account for their supposed tendency to be leisurely, not rigorous about scheduling, and often tardy.
kenyan time
A notional system of time which others sometimes derogatorily ascribe to Kenyans, and which they sometimes jocularly ascribe to themselves, to account for their supposed tendency to be leisurely, not rigorous about scheduling, and often tardy.
knock someone out of time
To beat someone to the point where they are stunned and unable to fight back.
like feeding time at the zoo
Extremely frenetic, disorderly and messy.
like the new time
Furiously or vigorously, repeatedly.
long time no see
Not seen in a long time.
micronesian time
A notional system of time which others sometimes derogatorily ascribe to Micronesians, and which they sometimes jocularly ascribe to themselves, to account for their supposed tendency to be leisurely, not rigorous about scheduling, and often tardy.
midnight in a coal mine
A state of pitch-blackness.
midnight munchies
A sudden, often intense hunger or craving for a snack late at night.
midnight oil
The drug opium.
miss the boat
To lose an opportunity by being too slow to act.
nigerian time
A notional system of time which others sometimes derogatorily ascribe to Nigerians, and which they sometimes jocularly ascribe to themselves, to account for their supposed tendency to be leisurely, not rigorous about scheduling, and often tardy.
no time like the present
Clipping of there's no time like the present.
old as time
That has been around forever.
one's time is one's own
A time when one’s work or efforts have not been exchanged as one’s labor time in the framework of industrial capitalism.
own time, own target
Without hurry or urgency, at one's own pace.
palauan time
A notional system of time which others sometimes derogatorily ascribe to Palauans, and which they sometimes jocularly ascribe to themselves, to account for their supposed tendency to be leisurely, not rigorous about scheduling, and often tardy.
pressed for time
Not enough time.
Puerto Rican time
A notional system of time which others sometimes derogatorily ascribe to Puerto Ricans, and which they sometimes jocularly ascribe to themselves, to account for their supposed tendency to be leisurely, not rigorous about scheduling, and often tardy.
race against time
Limited time.
remember like it was yesterday
to remember very well, especially something that happened long ago
sack time
Time spent sleeping.
samoan time
A notional system of time which others sometimes derogatorily ascribe to Samoans, and which they sometimes jocularly ascribe to themselves, to account for their supposed tendency to be leisurely, not rigorous about scheduling, and often tardy.
sexy time
Time dedicated to sexual activity; by extension, sexual intercourse.
stand the test of time
Persist against odds.
stop someone's clock
To kill someone.
sure as the sun is going to come up tomorrow
Surely; certainly.
take time by the forelock
Seize an opportunity.
there is a time and place for everything
Certain things are appropriate at a certain time and place.
there's a first time for everything
Something could happen even if it has not happened before.
there's no time like the present
Now is an appropriate time to take a particular action.
they'll do it every time
One must be vigilant and cognizant of challenging and hazardous surroundings or situations, or the usual events will occur.
third time is the charm
One is sure to succeed at a task or event on the third try.
third time pays for all
Synonym of third time is the charm.
tide nor time tarrieth no man
Synonym of time and tide wait for no man.
time and tide stay for no man
Synonym of time and tide wait for no man.
time first
Ellipsis of time out first.
time flies
Time passes quickly.
time flies when you're having fun
Time seems to pass more quickly when one is enjoying oneself.
time heals
Ellipsis of time heals all wounds.
time heals all hurts
Synonym of time heals all wounds.
time heals all sorrows
Synonym of time heals all wounds.
time heals all things
Synonym of time heals all wounds.
time heals all wounds
Negative feelings eventually fade away.
time in
Used to announce the end of time out and the beginning of time in.
time is a flat circle
Many (usually negative or value-neutral) things that occur or times that pass are not unique, but are quite similar to a multitude of similar occurrences with little to no variations to those that have preceded them; and as such few things are likely to change in a ouroboric cycle.
time is a great healer of all wounds
Synonym of time heals all wounds.
time is money
Time is valuable.
time it out
To wait, to delay.
time spent laughing is time spent with the gods
Laughter is bliss.
time will tell
Eventually will be.
time window out
To be removed or disqualified through a time window.
tongan time
A notional system of time which others sometimes derogatorily ascribe to Tongans, and which they sometimes jocularly ascribe to themselves, to account for their supposed tendency to be leisurely, not rigorous about scheduling, and often tardy.
turn back the clock
Return to a previous state.
vampire time
A woman's menstrual period.
vietnamese time bomb
The disease melioidosis.
White People's time
A system of time ascribed to white people, to account for their supposed tendency to put a high value on being on time and rigorous about scheduling, usually when contrasted with Colored People's Time or a similar term.
yesterday is gone
It is impossible to change or to relive what has already happened.
a long time
a large amount of time
a long time ago
At a point far in the past
a period of time
A duration or length of time
a stitch in time saves nine
A little effort expended sooner to fix a small problem prevents it from becoming a larger problem requiring more effort to fix later.
a stopped clock is right twice a day
Even an unreliable source can be correct occasionally
a week is a long time in politics
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
about time
happening sooner than expected
ahead of one's time
Having ideas or concepts that are more advanced than what is currently accepted.
all the time
frequently or constantly
any time now
Very soon, expected to happen at any moment.
any time soon
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
as if there were no tomorrow
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
at that time
during a specific period in the past
at the same time
Simultaneously or coincidentally
at the time
during a specific period
at the time of something
During the moment or period when something happens
at this point in time
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
avoid the pleasure which will bite tomorrow
Refuse enjoyable things that will have negative consequences later
beat the clock
Complete a task before a deadline expires
before someone's time
Happening or existing before someone was born
behind its time
Outdated or old-fashioned
behind time
Late or past a scheduled time
better luck next time
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
bide one's time
Wait patiently for the right moment to act
borrowed time
A period of time that is extended beyond what is normally expected
burn time
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
burning the midnight oil
Sitting up late, especially when engaged on literary work.
buy time
Delay or postpone something to gain an advantage
centrelink time
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
clean someone's clock
to defeat or beat someone thoroughly
clock
A watch. Watches are also distinguished by the terms "red clock," a gold watch, and "white clock," a silver watch. Generally modified into "red’un" and "white’un."
clock in
to start work and record one's arrival time
clock is ticking
Time is passing and a decision must be made quickly
clock the tea
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
cockshut time
The evening, when fowls go to roost.
come to time
to become relevant or important
dawn of time
The beginning of time or the earliest period in history
do one's own time
Serve one's prison sentence without expecting special treatment
doing time
Working out a sentence in prison. "He’s done time," is a slang phrase used in reference to a man who is known to have been in gaol.
down to the wire
Until the very last moment or deadline
dragging time
The evening of a country fair day, when the young fellows begin pulling the wenches about.
eat an elephant one bite at a time
Tackle a large task by breaking it into smaller, manageable parts
eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die
Life is short, so you should enjoy it while you can.
effluxion of time
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
enjoy the present day, trusting little to what tomorrow may bring
Appreciate the current moment, without relying on future expectations
Equation of Time
The difference between mean and apparent time — i.e. the difference between the time as shown by a perfect clock and that indicated by a sundial. The greatest difference is at the beginning of November, when the sun is somewhat more than sixteen minutes slow. There are days m December, April, June, and September when the sun and the clocks agree.
Eternity is in love with the productions of time. (William Blake)
The timeless and eternal are inspired by mortal creations
every time
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
face that would stop a clock
an extremely ugly face
footprints on the sands of time are not made by sitting down
One must take action to leave a lasting impact
for a long time
continuously or repeatedly over a large period
for all time
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
for some time
Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
for the first time
Experiencing something new and previously unknown
for the time being
Temporarily, until a later time
friends are thieves of time. (17th century)
English proverb; full definition pending editorial review.
from time to time
Occasionally or at irregular intervals
gain time
To delay or postpone something in order to have more time
get one's clock cleaned
to be thoroughly defeated or beaten
give someone a hard time
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
give someone time
allow someone to have a period to think or act
give the time of day
Tell someone the time when asked
go back in time
To return to a previous point in history
good time
An expressive phrase, which means all earthly bliss to the American mind. The finest reminiscence a Yankee can have is that of a GOOD TIME, wherever it may have been spent. No moderate amount of happiness is ever recorded in the register which denotes how often its possessor has "had a GOOD TIME."
greenwich time
Mean time for the meridian of Greenwich, i.e.
have a bad time of it
Experience difficulties or hardships
have a good time
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have a good time of it
Enjoy a situation or experience
have a hard time
Experience difficulty or struggle
have a hard time of it
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have a poor time of it
Experience difficulties or hardships
have a rough time of it
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have a thin time of it
to experience difficulties or hardships
have a time
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have a time of it
experience difficulty or trouble
have a whale of a time
To have a very enjoyable and exciting experience
have an easy time of it
To experience something with little or no difficulty
have no time for
to strongly dislike or have no patience for something
have one more time
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
have the right time
to enjoy oneself and have a good time
have time
be available to do something
have time for something
enjoy or appreciate something
have time on one's hands
To have extra time available with no urgent tasks
have time on one's side
Have an advantage due to a lack of time pressure
have time to do something
be able to do something because one has enough time
high time
Overdue.
hold your horses
Wait. Slow down.
hold your horses
Don't be in such a hurry; keep your temper.
in jig time
Very quickly or promptly
in no time
Very soon or quickly
in one's own good time
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in record time
Completed very quickly
in the nick of time
Just at the right moment. The allusion is to tallies marked with nicks or notches. Cp. PRICK OF NOON.
in the right place at the right time
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
in the wrong place at the wrong time
Experiencing bad luck or unfortunate circumstances
in time
before a deadline or expected moment
in time for something
Before a deadline or scheduled event
in time to do something
Before a deadline or scheduled event
it's about time
something should have happened earlier
jam tomorrow
Promised benefits that never actually materialize
keep good time
To maintain a consistent and accurate rhythm or tempo, especially in music
last time
on the previous occasion
lead time
The time between initiating a process and its completion
like there is no tomorrow
To do something with great enthusiasm or urgency