Think out loud

To say out loud what one is thinking."I am sorry. I was thinking out loud."

Think on one’s feet

To think or reason or plan while one is talking or doing something (usually this is done under pressure).I had to think on my feet when the... Read more →

The time is ripe (for something)

Exactly the right time has come for something.The time is ripe to start teaching our child how to brush his teeth.

Time flies

Time passes very quickly.Time flies and suddenly summer was over and autumn had begun.

Time and time again

Repeatedly, over and over.The teacher told the students time and time again that they must do their homework.

Time and again

Repeatedly.The man was asked time and again to move his car.

Time and a half

One and a half times one's regular wages that one receives for working past one's normal hours.The supermarket workers receive time and a half... Read more →

Time after time

Repeatedly.The teacher told the student time after time to be careful with her spelling.

Tilt at windmills

To fight battles with imaginary or unimportant enemies or issues.My friend is tilting at windmills by fighting his company for no good reason.

Tightfisted with money

To not want to spend any money.The man is very tightfisted with money and he never likes to spend it.