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Collocations with TIME


Time – here are 8 different ways to use time in English! Learn these common English collocations to improve your vocabulary.




On Time

On schedule, at the right time.

It’s important to arrive on time for a job interview.


Just In Time

At the perfect time, soon before something else happens

Hi, Henry! Have a seat – you got here just in time for dinner.


Have A Hard/Rough Time

Something difficult, or a difficult period in life.

I’m having a hard time solving this math problem. Could you help me?


It’s About Time

An expression that means “Finally!”

It’s about time they fixed the air conditioner in my classroom! It’s been broken for three years!


Pressed For Time

In a rush, in a hurry (when you need to do something and you don’t have enough time)

Sorry, I can’t talk at the moment – I’m a bit pressed for time. Can I call you back later?


Run Out Of Time

Have no more time before the limit.

I ran out of time before I finished the test, so I didn’t answer the last five questions.


Stall For Time

Delay.

My son didn’t want to go to bed, so he tried to stall for time by asking me to read him another bedtime story.


Take Time Off

Not go to work.

I’m taking some time off in July to go camping with my family.

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