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AT THE SAME TIME,

BEHIND THE TIMES,

BIDE ONE'S TIME,

EVERY TIME ONE TURNS AROUND,

FOR THE TIME BEING,

FROM TIME TO TIME,

GIVE A HARD TIME,

IN THE NICK OF TIME,

LESS THAN NO TIME,

LIVE ON BORROWED TIME,

ONCE UPON A TIME,

ON ONE'S OWN TIME,

PASS THE TIME OF DAY,

TAKE ONE'S TIME,

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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[from time to time] {adv. phr.} Not often; not regularly; sometimes; occasionally; at one time and then again at another time. * /Even though the Smiths have moved, we still […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

[behind time] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1a. Behind the correct time; slow. * /That clock is behind time./ 1b. Behind schedule; late. * /The train is running behind time today./ […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

[on time] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. At the time arranged; not late; promptly. * /The train left on time./ * /Mary is always on time for an appointment./ Contrast: […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

[at one time] {adv. phr.} 1. In the same moment; together. * /Let's start the dance again all at one time./ * /Mr. Reed's bills came all at one time […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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