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44. A LAUGH A MINUTE
Used to describe someone who is very funny
I love hanging out with Jenny, she’s a laugh a minute! You never get bored of her company.
45. LIKE CLOCKWORK
Used to describe something that happens at very regular times, at the same intervals without fail.
My cat used to wake me up every morning like clockwork, but nowadays she seems too old to care.
46. LIKE THERE’S NO TOMORROW
To do something fast or energetically as if it were your last opportunity to ever do it.
You have to win this race Barry, when it’s time to go – just run like there’s no tomorrow!
47. LONG TIME NO SEE
This means the speaker has not seen the other person for a very long time.
Hello Sarah! Long time no see! How have you been?
48. MAKE MY DAY
If something makes your day it makes you happy or satisfies you.
I just heard my favourite song on the radio and it made my day!
I hope I win the lottery tonight. It really would make my day!
49. A MILE A MINUTE
To do something very quickly.
I couldn’t keep track of everything he was saying. He talks at a mile a minute!
50. NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT
People who say this belief that it is better to do something now than leave it for later, otherwise it might
never get done.
You should go travelling now, don’t leave it for next year. There’s no time like the present!
51. NO TIME TO LOSE
This means you have to get something started right away, otherwise it won’t be finished on time.
We have to prepare the surprise before Jack gets home. Quickly, we’ve got no time to lose!
52. BEAT THE CLOCK
This means to do something quickly before you run out of time.
I managed to beat the clock and complete my exam just in time!
53. A QUESTION/MATTER OF TIME
This is said before saying what you think will happen in the future.
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44. A LAUGH A MINUTE
Used to describe someone who is very funny
I love hanging out with Jenny, she’s a laugh a minute! You never get bored of her company.
45. LIKE CLOCKWORK
Used to describe something that happens at very regular times, at the same intervals without fail.
My cat used to wake me up every morning like clockwork, but nowadays she seems too old to care.
46. LIKE THERE’S NO TOMORROW
To do something fast or energetically as if it were your last opportunity to ever do it.
You have to win this race Barry, when it’s time to go – just run like there’s no tomorrow!
47. LONG TIME NO SEE
This means the speaker has not seen the other person for a very long time.
Hello Sarah! Long time no see! How have you been?
48. MAKE MY DAY
If something makes your day it makes you happy or satisfies you.
I just heard my favourite song on the radio and it made my day!
I hope I win the lottery tonight. It really would make my day!
49. A MILE A MINUTE
To do something very quickly.
I couldn’t keep track of everything he was saying. He talks at a mile a minute!
50. NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT
People who say this belief that it is better to do something now than leave it for later, otherwise it might
never get done.
You should go travelling now, don’t leave it for next year. There’s no time like the present!
51. NO TIME TO LOSE
This means you have to get something started right away, otherwise it won’t be finished on time.
We have to prepare the surprise before Jack gets home. Quickly, we’ve got no time to lose!
52. BEAT THE CLOCK
This means to do something quickly before you run out of time.
I managed to beat the clock and complete my exam just in time!
53. A QUESTION/MATTER OF TIME
This is said before saying what you think will happen in the future.
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