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idioms involving “time”
Big time
A lot (used for emphasis)
“The boss doesn’t like surprises and he is about to be surprised big time.”
Hit the big time
To achieve success
“Sakurai-san worked as a fashion designer for 20 years before she hit the big time in Paris.”
Live on borrowed time
To be near death
“The venture capital funds are depleted so the start-up business is living on borrowed time.”
Mark time
To wait to see how a situation develops
“Until the budget talks are finished, we can only mark time.”
Time on one’s hands
Free time, available time
“Ask Yoneda-san to help update the website. She has time on her hands.”