why in time
Used to add emphasis to “why” in a question.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Why in time would you want to leave now?”
“I cannot understand why in time he decided to quit his job without having another one.”
“Given the clear evidence that the project was failing, one must wonder why in time the board of directors chose to invest even more capital.”
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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.
Last updated August 10, 2026