09 Daily Routine & Time

spare time

thời gian rảnh

time when you are free from work or other duties

• I read in my spare time. • I wish I had more spare time for hobbies.

make time for

thu xếp thời gian cho

to arrange your activities so that you have time for something

• I always make time for my family. • I try to make time for exercise during exams.

save time

tiết kiệm thời gian

to reduce the amount of time needed to do something

• Preparing meals in advance saves time. • Taking the train can save time.

waste time

lãng phí thời gian

to use time on something that is unnecessary or unproductive

• I sometimes waste time scrolling online. • A clear plan stops me from wasting time.

take your time

làm thong thả, không vội

to do something without hurrying

• I like to take my time over breakfast. • My teacher told me to take my time.

kill time

giết thời gian chờ đợi

to do something to make a period of waiting feel shorter

• I read a magazine to kill time. • We played cards to kill time before the flight.

set an alarm

đặt báo thức

to arrange for a device to sound at a particular time

• I set an alarm for seven. • I forgot to set an alarm last night.

keep a record of

ghi chép để theo dõi

to write down or store information so that it can be checked later

• I keep a record of my spending. • Keeping a record of my practice motivates me.

tell someone the time

cho ai biết bây giờ là mấy giờ

to tell someone what time it is

• A stranger asked me to tell him the time. • My grandfather checked his watch and told me the time.

right on time

đúng giờ, không sớm không muộn

exactly at the arranged or expected time

• The train arrived right on time. • I like people who turn up right on time.

spend time

dành thời gian

to use part of your time for an activity or person

• I spend time reading before bed. • I enjoy spending time with my grandparents.

from dawn till dusk

từ sáng sớm đến tối

throughout the day, from early morning until evening

• My grandfather used to work from dawn till dusk. • We explored the city from dawn till dusk.

the not too distant future

tương lai không quá xa

a future period that is not very far away

• I'd like to travel abroad in the not too distant future. • I hope to move house in the not too distant future.

have the time of your life

có khoảng thời gian cực kỳ vui vẻ

to enjoy yourself extremely much

• I had the time of my life on that trip. • The children had the time of their lives at the camp.

make a list

lập danh sách

to write down a series of items that you want to remember

• I make a list before going shopping. • Making a list helps me organise my day.

get up

ra khỏi giường

to leave your bed after sleeping

• I usually get up at seven. • I find it hard to get up on cold mornings.

wake up

tỉnh giấc

to stop sleeping, or make someone stop sleeping

• I woke up before my alarm. • The noise outside woke me up.

sleep in

ngủ muộn hơn giờ thường lệ vào buổi sáng

to sleep later in the morning than usual

• I like to sleep in on Sundays. • We slept in because we had no plans.

stay up

thức, không đi ngủ vào giờ thường lệ

to remain awake instead of going to bed

• I stayed up late to finish my assignment. • I try not to stay up on weekdays.

wind down

thư giãn dần sau hoạt động hoặc công việc

to gradually relax after a period of work or activity

• I listen to music to wind down after work. • Reading helps me wind down before bed.

fit something in

thu xếp thời gian cho việc gì giữa lịch bận

to find time for an activity in a busy schedule

• I try to fit in a short walk at lunchtime. • My schedule is busy, but I can fit it in.

hold someone up

làm ai chậm trễ

to delay someone or prevent them from continuing promptly

• Heavy traffic held us up. • Sorry I'm late; I was held up at work.