have a good time of it
Synonym of have an easy time of it.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“They had a good time of it on their vacation.”
“Because the project was so well organized, the team had a good time of it and finished early.”
“Given the favorable weather conditions and the lack of unexpected obstacles, the travelers had a good time of it throughout their long journey across the mountains.”
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a good deal
Very much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.
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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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about time
Far past the desired time.
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all good
It's all good.
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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.
Last updated August 10, 2026