- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- Once in a blue moon. Meaning: something happens very rarely.
- Example:
- I only go to see movies once in a blue moon.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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Compiled and written by @AnienditaR at @EnglishTips4u on Sunday, November 15, 2015
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