Understanding English Time Idioms

What does the idiom 'time flies like an arrow' suggest about time?

• Time moves slowly.

• Time is valuable.

• Time is unpredictable.

• Time moves quickly.

How often does something happen if it occurs 'once in a blue moon'?

• Never

• Occasionally

• Rarely

• Frequently

What does it mean to 'beat the clock'?

• To ignore the time

• To complete a task just in time

• To waste time

• To perform a task slowly

If someone is 'behind the times', what are they considered to be?

• Very modern

• Innovative

• Punctual

• Old-fashioned

What does the idiom 'time is money' imply?

• Time is free.

• Time is not important.

• Time is valuable and should not be wasted.

• Time is infinite.

What does 'around the clock' mean in terms of availability?

• Only during the day

• Only at night

• At all times

• Only on weekends

What does it mean if 'your days are numbered'?

• You have a long life ahead.

• You are very young.

• You have limited time left.

• You will live forever.

What does 'call it a day' mean in a work context?

• To stop working for the day

• To work overtime

• To continue working

• To start working

What does 'living on borrowed time' suggest about someone's situation?

• They have plenty of time.

• They are in a stable situation.

• They are wasting time.

• They are living longer than expected.

When is 'the time ripe' for an activity?

• When it is too late

• When it is the perfect moment

• When it is inconvenient

• When it is too early