Time Idioms 🔒

This 10-question quiz focuses on English idioms that deal with time.

You fill in the missing word in sentences such as Jackson arrived at the train station in the ___ of time. and The radio station plays music around the ___., so it is handy for talking about schedules and timing.

A nice detail is how these phrases stretch time in different directions, from the wee hours of the night to living to a ripe old age.

It suits learners comfortable with the basics who want to sound more natural.

Recommended level: intermediate.

0 of 10 answered Score: 0%

Question 1

Cathy and her friends like to party all ___ long.

🔒 Answer question 1 to unlock

The little girl woke up in the wee ___ of the night.

🔒 Answer question 2 to unlock

Curly hair is suddenly the current flavor of the ___.

🔒 Answer question 3 to unlock

Jackson arrived at the train station in the ___ of time.

🔒 Answer question 4 to unlock

The radio station plays music around the ___.

🔒 Answer question 5 to unlock

The amusement park in our town is open all ___ round.

🔒 Answer question 6 to unlock

It's about ___ that the government revised the constitution.

🔒 Answer question 7 to unlock

Some war veterans lived to a ripe old ___.

🔒 Answer question 8 to unlock

I just realized that we've known each other for 20 years. How time ___!

🔒 Answer question 9 to unlock

Gregory is in shape because he exercises day in and ___ out.

correct answers

Nice work, but this score isn’t saved yet.

Create a free account and we’ll keep it. Plus, get access to ALL other American Idioms quizzes.

Continue with Google Sign up with email

Already have an account?

Create a free account to continue Already have an account? Log in