idioms about time

15+ Idioms about Time in English with Meaning


In this article, we will list down some of most common idioms about time in English with meaning.

Idioms about Time

Sr. No.IdiomsMeaning
1As time goes byAs time passes or moves
2A devil of a timeA difficult or frustrating time
3Bad timeAn inconvenient moment or an unfortunate experience
4Around the clockAt all times
5For the time beingAt the present moment; for now
6Time to hit the roadTime to depart
7Kill timeTo do something while waiting
8Lose track of timeTo be unaware of what time it is
9Caught in a time wrapUnchanged in an antiquated or obsolete way
10Have a time of itTo experience particular trouble or difficulty
Idioms about Time

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Some Examples for Idioms about Time

  • It is time to hit the road again.
  • As time goes by, they turn against each other.
  • You become so deeply absorbed in an activity that you lose track of time.
  • He had a devil of a time getting home.
  • We shall put it aside for the time being.
  • The company worked around the clock to repair the problem.
  • We played cards to kill time until the bus came.
  • I want to impress on everyone that the bad times are over.

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