We charge for this project based on time and material.
time and material
idiomA form of contractual compensation involving payment for materials used and at agreed rates for the those involved in performing the services.
The contractor suggested a time and material contract because the full scope of the renovation remains uncertain.
Given the unpredictable nature of the restoration project, the firm opted for a time and material agreement to ensure all labor and supplies were fully covered.
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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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burn time
To waste time unnecessarily.