have an easy time of it
To have few problems.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“You have an easy time of it at your new job.”
“Because she studied the material for weeks, she had an easy time of it during the final exam.”
“While his colleagues struggled with the complex software migration, he had an easy time of it due to his extensive background in programming.”
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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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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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breathe easy
To relax or feel secure about something.
Last updated August 10, 2026