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An idiom that means when you want something to happen, paying attention to it will make the wait feel much longer
a watched pot never boils
An idiom that means to teach some new skill or behavior to someone, especially an older person, who is already firmly set in their ways. Usually used in negative constructions
you can't teach an old dog new tricks
An idiom that means to make most of an opportunity or favorable conditions while one has the chance to do so
strike while the iron is hot
An idiom that means it does no good to get upset over a bad decision or unfortunate event that has already come to pass and cannot be changed
it is no use crying over spilt milk
An idiom that means to delay worrying about something that might happen until it actually does happen
we will cross the bridge when we come to it
An idiom that means that when someone in authority is not present, those subordinate to that authority do whatever they want.
when the cat's away, the mice will play
A phrasal verb that means to not have enough hours, etc. available to finish something you are trying to do
run out of time
A collocation that means a period of time when you do not work because of illness or holidays, or because your employer has given you permission to do something else
time off
A collocation that means the time when you are not working or do not have anything you must do
spare time
A collocation that means to make things difficult or unpleasant for someone
give someone a hard time
A collocation that means to enjoy an experience as much as possible because you did not have the opportunity to do it earlier in life
make up for lost time
A collocation that means to engage in an activity, usually a rather aimless or idle one, with the goal of making time seem to pass more quickly or less slowly
kill time
A phrasal verb that means to give someone or something the same name as another person or thing
name after
A phrasal verb that means to express disapproval of someone or something because of something they have done or are responsible for
critisize for
A phrasal verb that means to retaliate (against someone else) for a wrong done to oneself; to seek or exact revenge (against someone)
take revenge on
A phrasal verb that means to be made of or formed from something
consist of
A phrasal verb that means to say firmly or demand forcefully, especially when others disagree with or oppose what you say
insist on
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