English in a Minute Series 5 / Phrases with 'time'

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BethA watch, a clock, a timer let's learn phrases with 'time'. If time flies, it goes very quickly. The full phrase is 'time flies when you're having fun'. Have you seen the time? It's six already. Time flies! In the nick of time means at the last possible moment. We often add the word 'right' or 'just' before it to really emphasise the meaning. Phew! We'll catch the flight right in the nick of time. If you're pressed for time, you don't have much time. Is this meeting going to be short? I'm a bit pressed for time. And time will tell means you'll find out in the future the result of something happening in the present. The word 'only' is often put before this phrase. They always argue. Will they still be married next year? Only time will tell.

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