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Idioms about Time and Patience


Here are some idioms about time and patience, along with their meanings:

 


 Idioms About Time

  1. Time flies
    – Time seems to pass very quickly.
    "Time flies when you're having fun."
  2. 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."
  3. Better late than never
    – It’s better to do something late than not do it at all.
    "She finally apologized—better late than never."
  4. Time is money
    – Time is valuable, so don’t waste it.
    "Let’s not spend all day on this; time is money."
  5. Beat the clock
    – To finish something before the deadline.
    "They managed to beat the clock and submit the project."
  6. A race against time
    – A situation where something must be done very quickly.
    "It was a race against time to rescue the trapped miners."
  7. Only time will tell
    – You have to wait to find out the outcome.
    "Will their business succeed? Only time will tell."

 


 Idioms About Patience

  1. Patience is a virtue
    – Being patient is a good quality to have.
    "Just wait—patience is a virtue."
  2. 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."
  3. Hold your horses
    – Be patient; wait a moment.
    "Hold your horses! I’m not ready yet."
  4. Bide your time
    – Wait patiently for the right moment to do something.
    "He’s biding his time before making a big move."
  5. 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."
  6. Sit tight
    – Wait patiently without taking action.
    "Just sit tight—we’ll hear back from them soon."
  7. Grin and bear it
    – Endure a difficult situation with patience.
    "I don’t like it, but I’ll grin and bear it."