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SPEND TIME
To pass your time doing some activity.
I spend a lot of time studying English.
WASTE TIME
Doing something that is not a good use of time.
Stop wasting time playing computer games and get to work!
MAKE TIME FOR
To “create” time in a busy schedule.
I need to make time for regular exercise – maybe I can go to the gym
before work.
SAVE TIME
Something that is efficient and gives you extra time
Shopping online saves me time because I don’t have to wait in line at the
store.
FREE/SPARE TIME
Time in which you have no obligations, and you can do whatever you
want.
In my free time, I enjoy reading, painting, and cooking.
HAVE TIME
Be available to do something.
I’d like to take violin lessons, but I don’t have enough time.
KILL TIME / PASS THE TIME
Do something to make the time pass faster while you’re waiting for
something else.
Let’s bring some magazines to help pass the time on the train ride.
TAKE YOUR TIME
You can use as much time as you want, you don’t have to go fast.
“I like all of these computers. I’m not sure which one I want to buy
yet.”
“That’s OK – take your time.”
ON TIME
On schedule, at the right time.
It’s important to arrive on time for a job interview.
JUST IN TIME
At the perfect time, soon before something else happens
Hi, Henry! Have a seat – you got here just in time for dinner.
HAVE A HARD/ROUGH TIME
Something difficult, or a difficult period in life.
I’m having a hard time solving this math problem. Could you help me?
IT’S ABOUT TIME
An expression that means “Finally!”
It’s about time they fixed the air conditioner in my classroom! It’s been
broken for three years!
PRESSED FOR TIME
In a rush, in a hurry (when you need to do something and you don’t
have enough time)
Sorry, I can’t talk at the moment – I’m a bit pressed for time. Can I call
you back later?
RUN OUT OF TIME
Have no more time before the limit.
I ran out of time before I finished the test, so I didn’t answer the last five
questions.
STALL FOR TIME
Delay.
My son didn’t want to go to bed, so he tried to stall for time by asking
me to read him another bedtime story.
TAKE TIME OFF
Not go to work.
I’m taking some time off in July to go camping with my family.
Collocations With TIME
spend time waste time
make time for save time
free time have a hard time
have time take your time
on time just in time
take time off run out of time
stall for time pass the time
leisure time spare time
take your time this/the same time tomorrow
to tell time to keep time
precious time set time
kill time have a great time
