TLDR;
This video provides a lesson on 20 important idioms related to time and punctuality, which are useful for competitive exams. The idioms are explained with their meanings and examples to illustrate their usage.
- Key points: The lesson covers idioms like "in the nick of time," "beat the clock," "time flies," and "better late than never," among others.
- Takeaway: Understanding and using these idioms can improve language skills and performance in exams.
In the Nick of Time and Beat the Clock [0:26]
"In the nick of time" means doing something just before it's too late, finishing a task with very little time to spare. "Beat the clock" means finishing something before the deadline. If there is a deadline, you should finish the work before that time.
Against the Clock and Time Flies [1:12]
"Against the clock" refers to working quickly due to limited time, indicating a time limitation to complete a task. "Time flies" means time passes very quickly, as if it has wings.
Ahead of Time and On the Dot [2:02]
"Ahead of time" means something happens earlier than expected, or completing a task before its scheduled finish. "On the dot" means doing something exactly on time, precisely at the moment it was scheduled.
Behind the Time and Take Your Time [2:42]
"Behind the time" means old-fashioned or outdated, doing something later than expected. "Take your time" means don't hurry, do your work well without rushing.
In No Time and Call It a Day [3:17]
"In no time" means something happens very quickly, without delay. "Call it a day" means stop working now, ending the work for the day.
On Borrowed Time and Better Late Than Never [3:38]
"On borrowed time" means living longer or continuing beyond expectations. "Better late than never" means it's better to do something late than not at all, emphasizing that delay is preferable to inaction.
Make Up for Lost Time and From Time to Time [4:40]
"Make up for lost time" means to quickly do what you delayed, hurrying to catch up on missed tasks. "From time to time" means occasionally or whenever needed.
High Time and A Matter of Time [5:09]
"High time" refers to the right time to act, indicating that the moment for action has arrived. "A matter of time" means something is sure to happen eventually, indicating certainty about an event's occurrence.
Time and Again and Just in Time [5:41]
"Time and again" means repeatedly, indicating something happens frequently. "Just in time" means at the absolutely appropriate time or the last possible moment.
Time Waits for No One and At the 11th Hour [6:03]
"Time waits for no one" means time passes whether you are ready or not, emphasizing time's continuous movement. "At the 11th hour" means just before a deadline, completing work at the last moment.