Question

3 Match to make sentences using idioms about time. What do the idioms mean?
1
2
Since my mum retired,
I don't really like TV so much,
3
I know you're very busy with your hobbies
these days,
4 When you're working with valuable stamps,
5 I hope the programme starts
6 We got to the pool just
V
a you have to take your time and do it slowly.
b on time because I've set the video to record it.
c she's got a lot of time on her hands.
d
in time to see Alibek win the race.
e
but I watch it when I want to kill time.
f but you have to make time for me!

Answer 1

Ответ:

Here are the sentences using idioms about time:

1. Since my mum retired, she's got a lot of time on her hands.

- Meaning: She has a lot of free time since she stopped working.

2. I don't really like TV so much, but I watch it when I want to kill time.

- Meaning: Watching TV is something you do to pass the time when you have nothing else to do.

3. I know you're very busy with your hobbies these days, but you have to make time for me!

- Meaning: Even though you're busy with your hobbies, you need to allocate some time for me or our relationship.

4. When you're working with valuable stamps, you have to take your time and do it slowly.

- Meaning: When dealing with valuable items, it's important to be patient and not rush.

5. I hope the program starts on time because I've set the video to record it.

- Meaning: I expect the program to begin punctually because I've scheduled my video recorder accordingly.

6. We got to the pool just in time to see Alibek win the race.

- Meaning: We arrived at the pool with very little time to spare but still managed to witness Alibek's victory.