Idioms about Time and Patience
Here are some idioms about time and patience, along with their meanings:
Idioms About Time
- Time flies
– Time seems to pass very quickly.
"Time flies when you're having fun." - In the nick of time
– Just before it’s too late; at the last possible moment.
"He arrived in the nick of time to catch the train." - Better late than never
– It’s better to do something late than not do it at all.
"She finally apologized—better late than never." - Time is money
– Time is valuable, so don’t waste it.
"Let’s not spend all day on this; time is money." - Beat the clock
– To finish something before the deadline.
"They managed to beat the clock and submit the project." - A race against time
– A situation where something must be done very quickly.
"It was a race against time to rescue the trapped miners." - Only time will tell
– You have to wait to find out the outcome.
"Will their business succeed? Only time will tell."
Idioms About Patience
- Patience is a virtue
– Being patient is a good quality to have.
"Just wait—patience is a virtue." - Good things come to those who wait
– If you are patient, eventually you will be rewarded.
"She waited years for this opportunity. Good things come to those who wait." - Hold your horses
– Be patient; wait a moment.
"Hold your horses! I’m not ready yet." - Bide your time
– Wait patiently for the right moment to do something.
"He’s biding his time before making a big move." - Rome wasn’t built in a day
– Important things take time to complete.
"Be patient with your progress. Rome wasn’t built in a day." - Sit tight
– Wait patiently without taking action.
"Just sit tight—we’ll hear back from them soon." - Grin and bear it
– Endure a difficult situation with patience.
"I don’t like it, but I’ll grin and bear it."
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