9. Time Idioms

Time Idiom is a collection of phrases related to time

 Call it a day

Used to express that the work day is over.

"Let's call it a day. I'm too tired to continue working."

It's about time

When you want to express that you waited a long time. A synonym of this would be, "finally."

"It's about time. I waited two hours for you."

Out of the blue

Out of nowhere; spontaneously

"He's pretty funny because he will crack a funny joke out of the blue."

Now and then

Once in a while

"I go on a hike every now and then."

On the dot

The exact time

"I don't want to be waiting for you, so you'd better be there at three o'clock on the dot."

Sooner or later

Eventually     

"Don't keep waiting for him to confess. He'll tell you sooner or later."

Rings a bell

To remember something

"I can't put my finger on it, but it definitely rings a bell."

Sleep on it

To take time to think about something.

"I've been thinking about this problem for two hours. I think I will sleep on it. It might come to me in the morning."

Twenty-four seven

Constantly; always available; every minute of the day and night

"7-11 is a great store because they are open twenty-four seven."

Coming Right Up

Used frequently by restaurant servers to tell customers the food is almost ready

"Your order is coming right up."

I'm On My Way

Common way of telling someone that you are going to the person.

"Don't worry I'm on my way."

Since When

Asking from when

"Since when have you been interested in my opinion?"

Hold On a Sec

To tell someone to wait; to slow down; an expression used before providing a different point of view or opinion

"Hold on a sec, I thought you were staying home tonight?"

Back to the grind

Going back to work after a break

"Ok everyone break time is over, get back to the grind."

I Can't Wait

Being excited about something

"We only have 7 more days until vacation! I can't wait!"