Lesson 02 · Time

Idioms about time

Learn four common English idioms for deadlines, rare events and stopping work through a natural slow-listening dialogue and interactive practice.

LEVEL 1A2–B112 min

Meet the idioms in context

Read once for the general meaning. Then read again and notice the highlighted expressions.

Speed
0:000:00

Choose 0.50× or 0.75× for slow listening. The pitch stays natural. Voices generated with Aura-2.

Maya Leo, are you still working? It’s nearly nine o’clock.

Leo Yes. We’ve been working around the clock to finish this presentation.

Maya But the meeting isn’t until Friday.

Leo I know. I usually finish things in the nick of time, and I don’t want that stress again.

Maya Fair enough. You take a break once in a blue moon, though.

Leo You’re right. Let’s call it a day and get something to eat.