In English, there are many different time expressions.
These idioms can be very colorful and often hard to understand for non native speakers.
Below are some of the most popular time expressions and how they are used.[1]https://7esl.com/collocations-about-time/
free time
Meaning: Extra unused/unplanned time.
Example: I have a busy schedule, but I have some free time this afternoon.
from dawn till dusk
Meaning: From early morning to evening.
Example: He has to work from dawn till dusk every day.
have a hard time
Meaning: Going through a difficult task or situation.
Example: She is having a hard time at school right now.
have time to
Meaning: To be available.
Example: Do you have time to help me with the house cleaning?
it’s about time
Meaning: Finally!
Example: It’s about time you cleaned your room!
kill time
Meaning: To fill in time while you are waiting to do something that you have planned.
Example: We arrived early for the appointment, so we had to kill some time.
make time for
Meaning: To create or open up your time in your busy schedule.
Example: Don’t worry, I will make time for it in my schedule.
right on time
Meaning: Exactly on time.
Example: The plane arrived right on time.
run out of time
Meaning: To have no more time left due to a limit.
Example: I ran out of time on the test and wasn’t able to finish it.
save time
Meaning: To economize your time.
Example: I took a shortcut to work today and was able to save some time.
set time
Meaning: Specific specified time.
Example: The meeting starts at a set time. Don’t be late.
spend time
Meaning: To pass your time doing an activity.
Example: I love spending time with family during the holidays.
take time off
Meaning: To take a break.
Example: I took some time off from work.
take your time
Meaning: Take as much time as you want, you don’t have to hurry.
Example: Take your time with the exam. There is no time limit.
tell someone the time
Meaning: To let someone know what time it is.
Example: Can you tell me the time? I forgot my watch.
time flies by
Meaning: Time goes by quickly.
Example: Time flies by fast when you are having fun!
waste time
Meaning: To do something that is not good use of your time.
Example: Playing video games is a waste of time.
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