Time Idioms

Time is the most precious resource that we have and it’s important to spend it wisely. Check out these useful idioms about time.  There’s no time to lose!

1) Behind the times  

Meaning: to be old-fashioned; to have outdated ideas; to lack latest information

Examples:

His grandparents don’t have a smartphone, they’re really behind the times.

She’s not a good teacher. She’s behind the times in teaching methods.

2) It’s high time

Meaning: it’s the right time to do something; to refer to something that should have already been done.

Examples:

They’ve been dating for 8 years. It’s high time they get married!

I think it’s high time I quit this job. It only makes me depressed.

3) Ahead of time

Meaning: in advance; at an earlier time

Examples:

She has to finish the task ahead of time.

I completed the work 6 days ahead of time.

4) To call time on

Meaning: to finish or to end something: to indicate that something is complete

Examples:

We had to call time on our business because of the recession.

The runner is ready to call time on his career.

5) Big time

Meaning: to do something on a large scale

Examples:

This time he messed up big time.

I improved big time this weekend.