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⏳ Time

Expressions relating to time, deadlines, and timing.

189 idioms in this category

1 o'clock "sharp"

exactly at 1 o'clock without delay

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At the eleventh hour

At the last possible moment before a deadline.

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In the nick of time

Just barely in time; at the last possible moment.

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Once in a blue moon

Very rarely; an event that occurs infrequently.

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a snowball effect

a situation where one action leads to a series of escalating consequences

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a stitch in time saves nine

addressing a problem early can prevent larger issues later on

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a watched pot never boils

time seems to pass slowly when waiting for something to happen

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about time

it is finally time for something that should have happened earlier

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against the clock

to be pressed for time to complete a task

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against time

to strive to complete something before a deadline

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age out of something

to reach an age where one can no longer participate in an activity

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all along

from the very start; throughout the entire process

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