Beat the clock – опередить время
“James beat the clock and booked a Kaplan English course before prices increased!”
Turn back the hands of time – повернуть время вспять
“Phil had to turn back the hands of time and wear his tracksuit from the 1990s for a fancy dress party.”
Kill time – убивать время
“Mike arrived to the party early so he had to kill time waiting outside the venue.”
Once in a blue moon – очень редко
“Rob visits his granny once in a blue moon.”
Behind the times – быть старомодным
“Chase is behind the times because he just listens to The Beatles all day.”
Time flies – время летит/бежит незаметно
“Time flies at a party because you’re having so much fun!”
Wasting time – попусту тратить время
“Hazel was just wasting time at the bus stop playing on her phone.”
The big time – продвигаться по карьерной лестнице/ Достигнуть карьерных высот
“Leo made the big time when he was promoted the boss of the company.”
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