Here are some expressions with the word “time”. The sentences next to them will help you understand their meanings.

• at one time = during a single period of time    That is a lot for anyone to possess at one time.
• at times = every now and then   She’s really rude at times.
• have a good time = have fun   I’m sure I’ll have a good time at Mark’s party; he’s got lots of food and fantastic music!
• from time to time = sometimes, occasionally    He made me promise to write to him from time to time.
• all the time = continuously    It rained all the time when I was in London last week.
• behind the times = old-fashioned    The law is behind the times on a number of important issues.
• just in time = at the right time    He was just in time to see his brother’s plane land.
• ahead of one’s time = be more talented than other’s recognise , having ideas too modern or original for the period in which one is living Edison was ahead of his time: he invented the light bulb.
• at all times = always    You should have control of your vehicle at all times.
• have the time of one’s life = have a fantastic experience    I had the time of my life at Josh’s anniversary dinner; lots of wine and dance. I’ll never forget it!
• keep time =a. to work correctly ( clock)  My watch doesn’t keep good time.,  b. keep the beat in music (opposite: out of time)   Keep time to the drum.
• make time for something or someone = create a period of time especially for a thing or person    He makes time for football, but not much else.
• out of time = have not any more time available    He didn’t finish the test because he was out of time; so he failed.
• Time is Money = someone’s time is important     We shouldn’t delay the deal because time is money.
• all in good time = within a reasonable amount of time     Things happen all in good time; soon you will find your way.
• for the time being = for a limited period      There was little I could do for the time being.
• once upon a time = at a time of the past      Once upon a time there were three little pigs.
• in time = a. it will happen eventually     No doubt in time the arguements will straighten themselves out.,  b. being not to late for something      He returned to his hotel in time for a late supper.
• in no time = something happens almost immediately       In no time at all the whole sky was lit up.
• on time = something is done at the correct time        We all caught the train and we all got here on time.
• doing time = being in prison       He is doing time for fraud.
• half the time = something often has this quality        Half the time the computers were out of action.
• nine times out of ten = it happens on nearly every occasion           Normally, nine out out of ten, we’re happy to accept these results.
• It is only a matter of time / it is only a question of time = it is unavoidable and will definetly happen        It is only a matter of time before another crisis erupts.