1. Time Idioms

There are a lot of idioms talking about time as if it were money.

1. Time can be precious.

ex1. Time is precious so one must control it well.

ex2. Is time precious for you? If so, why? If not, why not?

2. You can spend time.

ex1. See how you can spend more time outdoors this summer!

ex2. How do you spend your spare time?

3. You can have plenty of time.

ex1. Do I still have plenty of time to get an 8-cylinder sports car and get a good deal on it?

ex2. Do you have plenty of time to spend with your family or friends?

4. You can waste time.

ex1. I can't believe I wasted my time at exhibition.

ex2. What do you consider the biggest waste of time for you?

5. You can be short of time.

ex1. Q: If I'm short on time, can Dinner by Design make the entrées for me?

ex2. Do you grab fast food when you are short of time to have a home-cooked meal?

6. Time can be a waste.

ex1. Reading blogs can be a waste of time.

ex2. What activity did you do today that you consider a waste of time?

7. You can save time.

ex1. Check out ten ways that you can save time when teaching your child at home.

ex2. What gadget do you have that helps you save much time?

8. You can value time.

ex1. Realize the value of time.

ex2. Do you know anybody who doesn't value his/her time?

9. You can afford time.

ex1. Can I afford time for friendships?

ex2. Can you afford time to go to the beach this weekend?

10. You can run out of time

ex1. It is possible to run out of time on this exam.

ex2. Do you think that people are running out of time to save the world from destruction?

11. You can spare time.

ex1. Can you spare me a few minutes?

ex2. How much time can you spare to drink a cup of coffee?