Time — 2

at the best of times = when everything is going well

His behavior is far from perfect even at the best of times. Now that he lost his best friend, he’s unmanageable.

best_of_times

 

just in the nick of time = just before it’s too late

He jumped on the step of the leaving train just in the nick of time.

nick_of_time

 

now’s a fine time = now is the worst possible time to do something

Now’s a fine time to say you don’t want to study economics – after you’ve been accepted to the university.

fine_time

 

to have too much time on one’s hands = to have too much free time

From my experience, children  often get up to pranks when they have too much time on their hands.

much_time_on_hands

 

take your time = said to mean that you can spend as much time as you need in doing something, or that you should slow down

Take your time! There is no need to hurry!

take_your_time

 

Time Idioms

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