Time Expressions and Idioms Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards focusing on common English idioms and phrases related to time and duration.

A stitch in time

To deal with a problem immediately before it becomes worse.

At the drop of a hat

Immediately or without any hesitation.

Before your time

Used to describe something that happened before you were born or before you were present.

For good

Permanently or forever.

For the time being

For now; at the present moment.

From time to time

Occasionally or sometimes.

In / for donkey's years

For a very long time.

In the nick of time

Just at the last possible moment.

Once in a blue moon

Very rarely.

On the spur of the moment

Suddenly and without any previous planning.

In good time

Early enough; with time to spare.