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Idioms about time and change
Idioms are easier to remember when you learn them together with others from the same situation. Here are the 10 idioms on this topic in the English Idioms app, each with its meaning and an example sentence. Choose one to see it in more detail.
- Once in a blue moonVery rarely.“We eat out once in a blue moon.”
- In the long runOver a long period of time.“This habit will save us time in the long run.”
- When pigs flyNever; the event is extremely unlikely.“He says he'll clean his room when pigs fly.”
- Better late than neverDoing something late is preferable to not doing it at all.“You finally sent the thank-you note: better late than never.”
- In the nick of timeJust before it would have been too late.“We reached the platform in the nick of time.”
- Call it a nightEnd an evening activity, usually to go home or sleep.“It was nearly midnight, so we decided to call it a night.”
- Around the clockAll day and all night without stopping.“The emergency team worked around the clock.”
- Out of the blueUnexpectedly and without warning.“An old friend called me out of the blue.”
- Sooner or laterAt some time in the future, even if the exact time is unknown.“Sooner or later, you will need to replace those shoes.”
- Time fliesTime seems to pass surprisingly quickly.“Time flies when we're chatting; I didn't notice it was already midnight.”