TIME VOCABULARY

Punctual: On time; not late

Sentence: It’s important to be punctual for interviews, as it shows professionalism.

Deadline: A time or date by which something must be done

Sentence: I had to submit my project before the deadline or risk losing marks.

Time-consuming: Taking a lot of time to do

Sentence: Writing a research paper can be extremely time-consuming but rewarding.

Behind schedule: Later than planned

Sentence: The construction project is behind schedule due to bad weather.

On the dot: Exactly on time

Sentence: The train arrived at 6 a.m. on the dot, just as expected.

In the long run: Over a long period of time

Sentence: Studying hard now will help you succeed in the long run.

Once in a blue moon: Very rarely

Sentence: I only go to the cinema once in a blue moon because of my busy schedule.

In the blink of an eye: Very quickly or suddenly

Sentence: The vacation was over in the blink of an eye.

Waste of time: A useless or unproductive use of time

Sentence: Scrolling through social media for hours is a complete waste of time.

Time flies: Time passes quickly

Sentence: Time flies when you’re doing something you love.

Around the clock: All day and all night

Sentence: Nurses worked around the clock during the pandemic.

Make time for: Find time to do something despite being busy

Sentence: I always make time for reading before bed.

In no time: Very quickly

Sentence: Don’t worry, you’ll get used to the new routine in no time.