与时间有关的英语成语

call it a day

含义

停止一天的工作。

例句

Why dont we call it a day? Im really tired.

high time

含义

如果是你该做某事的时候了，那就是合适的时机。

例句

Its high time you began learning how to drive.

Its about time

含义

用来表示对很久以前就应该发生的事情最终发生的不耐烦。

例句

Its about time that women should be considered equal to men in this country.

matter of time

含义

it is only a matter if time用来表示某事肯定会发生。

例句

It is only a matter of time before he resigns.

once in a blue moon

含义

once in a blue moon这个短语是一个习语，意思是不经常或很少。

蓝月指的是一年中很少出现的额外的满月。

例句

Once in a blue moon, her husband brings her a gift.
She sees him once in a blue moon.

question of time

含义

(也作a matter of time)表示某事肯定会发生。

例句

The criminal will be arrested. Its just a question of time.

up-to-date

含义

当前的;最近的;最新的

例句

He uses an up-to-date theory to explain his views.

save the day

含义

save The day这个短语的意思是从危险或失败中拯救某人或处境

例句

The mother: Oh my God! The guests are coming soon and I havent prepared anything yet.
Her daughter : Dont worry, Ill help you prepare the food.
The mother: Thank you very much my dear. You really saved my day.