S-SC - time Flashcards
run out of time - idioms
We ran out of time and didn’t finish the project.
to have no more time to do or complete something
in time - n
I came back in time for Molly’s party
not late; punctual.
on time - n
The train was on time
it is done according to the schedule
right on time - p
A: “Hi everyone, am I late?” B: “Nope, you’re right on time.”
exactly at the time required or agreed upon
once in a lifetime - p
Being part of the Commonwealth Games has been a once in a lifetime experience
(of a chance or experience) unlikely to occur more than once in a person’s life.
lose yourself in something - p
He lost himself in his work.
to become so interested in something that it takes all your attention
a matter of time - p
It’s only a matter of time before a job offer comes through.
it is certain to happen at some time in the future
impose - v
The decision was theirs and was not imposed on them by others
force (an unwelcome decision or ruling) on someone
scold - v
His mother scolded him for breaking her favourite vase.
to speak to someone angrily because you disapprove of their behaviour
get something across - pv
This is the message that we want to get across to the public.
to manage to make someone understand or believe something
feel nostalgic - v
someone who is homesick and wants to be back at home with family. It always involves a wistful memory of times that now seem better or simpler
traumatize - v
She was completely traumatized by the death of her mother.
to shock and upset someone severely and for a long time
