- A stitch in time (saves nine): to make a little effort to fix something small before it gets worse
Example: Why don’t you fix the engine now before it causes more damage to the car? Remember, a stitch in time saves nine!
- Against the clock: in a race against time, in a hurry to finish something before a particular time
Example: Julie was racing against the clock to get her wedding preparations done before the end of the week.
- Like clockwork: Something that happens regularly.
Example: Every day at 6:00, he comes in here, like clockwork, for a cup of tea and a good newspaper.
- Once in a blue moon: Something that happens very rarely.
Example: My parents work abroad so they come home once in a blue moon.
- Wasting time: When you do something with no purpose.
Example: Jim, stop wasting time and get on with your homework!
- Whale of a time: To have a great time or to do something that is really fun.
Example: We had a whale of a time at the prom last night.
