about time
idiomFar past the desired time.
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a week is a long time in politics
In politics, much change can occur in a short space of time.
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any time now
Very soon.
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any time soon
soon
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better luck next time
Used to wish somebody hope in future success after a failure.
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bide one's time
To wait, especially for a suitable opportunity.
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borrowed time
A period of time whose precise duration is not known but which can be expected to be quite limited, and at the end of which one's situation, benefits, or opportunities will be entirely terminated.
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burn time
To waste time unnecessarily.
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buy time
To purposefully cause a delay, in order to achieve something else.