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10. BETTER LATE THAN NEVER
This suggests that it is better to do something late than not do it at all.
I’ve finally managed to build my dream house. I know I’m nearly at retirement age, but it’s better
late than never!
11. DAYS ARE NUMBERED
When someone’s days are numbered, they are expected to die soon.
The doctors say his days are numbered. They don’t have much hope of his surviving this illness.
12. DO TIME / SERVE TIME
Used to describe someone’s sentence in prison.
He is doing time for a crime he did not commit!
13. DON’T KNOW WHETHER TO WIND A WATCH OR BARK AT THE MOON
Used when someone just doesn’t know what to do
He has asked me to marry him and is still waiting for an answer, but I don’t know whether to wind a
watch or bark at the moon!
14. ELEVENTH HOUR
When something happens at the very last minute.
Everyone thought he was going to lose when he had to stop to get a tyre changed, but at the
eleventh hour, he came first and won the race!
15. CRUNCH TIME
When someone has to make an important decision that will affect not just their future, but those of others
around them too.
As the Executive Director stepped out onto the podium, his clothes felt damp, and sweat beads were
forming on his forehead. He knew it was crunch time.
16. CARRY THE DAY
If something carries the day, it defines a win that felt like a long battle and could have gone either way.
The Liverpool Football Club had carried the day well, they rejoiced as they held their prize, the
League Cup, up high for all to see.
17. TIME FLIES
A very common idiom that means time passes very quickly.
I can’t believe it’s almost time to go home. It’s funny how time flies when you’re having fun!
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10. BETTER LATE THAN NEVER
This suggests that it is better to do something late than not do it at all.
I’ve finally managed to build my dream house. I know I’m nearly at retirement age, but it’s better
late than never!
11. DAYS ARE NUMBERED
When someone’s days are numbered, they are expected to die soon.
The doctors say his days are numbered. They don’t have much hope of his surviving this illness.
12. DO TIME / SERVE TIME
Used to describe someone’s sentence in prison.
He is doing time for a crime he did not commit!
13. DON’T KNOW WHETHER TO WIND A WATCH OR BARK AT THE MOON
Used when someone just doesn’t know what to do
He has asked me to marry him and is still waiting for an answer, but I don’t know whether to wind a
watch or bark at the moon!
14. ELEVENTH HOUR
When something happens at the very last minute.
Everyone thought he was going to lose when he had to stop to get a tyre changed, but at the
eleventh hour, he came first and won the race!
15. CRUNCH TIME
When someone has to make an important decision that will affect not just their future, but those of others
around them too.
As the Executive Director stepped out onto the podium, his clothes felt damp, and sweat beads were
forming on his forehead. He knew it was crunch time.
16. CARRY THE DAY
If something carries the day, it defines a win that felt like a long battle and could have gone either way.
The Liverpool Football Club had carried the day well, they rejoiced as they held their prize, the
League Cup, up high for all to see.
17. TIME FLIES
A very common idiom that means time passes very quickly.
I can’t believe it’s almost time to go home. It’s funny how time flies when you’re having fun!
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