#IOTW: Idioms related to time (2)

Eleventh hour. Meaning: when something happens at the very last minute.
- Example:
  - I finished my test at the eleventh hour. It was so close that the lecture is about to leave.
Donkey’s years. Meaning: to define something that happens over a very long period of time.
- Example:
  - Hey, where have you been? I haven’t seen you for donkey’s years.
Against the clock. Meaning: being rushed and have very little time to do it.
- Example:
  - I worked day and night against the clock to get this presentation finished on time.
Around the clock. Meaning: it is open 24 hours a day.
- Example:
  - The coffee shop around the corner is the best. They will serve you around the clock.
Once in a blue moon. Meaning: something happens very rarely.
- Example:
  - I only go to see movies once in a blue moon.
Beat the clock. Meaning: succeed in something before time is up.
- Example:
  - Luckily I can beat the clock and arrive a few minutes before the examination started.
Behind the times. Meaning: old fashioned or antiquated, as in manner, beliefs, style, etc.
- Example:
  - What’s with your dress tonight? It’s kind of behind the times.

Compiled and written by @AnienditaR at @EnglishTips4u on Sunday, November 15, 2015

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