I need to take time off next week for my doctor appointment.
take time off
idiomTo take time off from employment; to cease working temporarily.
After working on this project for six months without a break, she decided to take time off to travel.
Recognizing the signs of professional burnout, the executive chose to take time off, hoping that a period of complete rest would restore his focus and creativity.
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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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be taken ill
To become ill.
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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.
Last updated April 17, 2026