“the eleventh hour”
? What does it mean to work “against the clock”
? If something is happening “as we speak”
, when is that? Watch and learn 10 common idioms of time used at work, in school, and in everyday life. Master these common expressions, so you know the meaning of idioms such as the crack of dawn
, in a heartbeat
, just in time
, behind the times
, ahead of time
, and more. After watching this lesson, you will understand what others are saying to you. Then, when you’re ready, start using some of these expressions yourself to sound more natural and advanced in English!
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Dear Rebecca i have learnt lots of things from you♡
You can change someone’s life by your informative lessons in a heartbeat:D
Thanks for being:)
I got up at dawn to learn your lesson and try to stay up to date in English which is the international language. Thanks to you, Rebecca.
Thanks, teacher Rebecca for your very clearly explaining of the time expressions. I always watch and study English lessons, but not around the clock to keep myself healthy and wise.
1o/1o
thanks Ms.Rebecca
i opened this Engvid-lesson just in time to learn your new memory technique
Exellent
IN THE HEARTBEAT is a nice expression.
In my language, exactly for this idea, we have the idiom : “IN THE EYEWINK” :-)
Dear Rebecca,
Thank you very much for this lesson. However, the expression “as we speak” feels a little bit counter-intuitive, it’s as if the Present Progressive should be used:”as we are speaking”. What might be the cause of Present Simple usage in this case?
Thank you again
Have a good day Rebecca. You are a real teacher. Your explanation make any question is easy.
Thanks for you teaching. I can really understand your teaching as you can be clear and to the point. Do you have any lesson on Sentences according to structure?
Useful, thank you so much for it :D
thank you dear, teacher
Rebecca ma’am you are a eloquent speaker. so i understand what you say very easily.
Ma’am , I have problem of using “would and would have”. if you will make video on that it wll be useful for me and also for many student who are confsed of using these words. THANK YOU MA’AM REBECCA.
Thanks
Hello Rebecca, I am one of your students from Myanmar. Since I have made up my mind to study only your awesome and time-saving lessons for my Eng improvement. Thanks for sharing this much great require tips for learning Eng. I will wake up at the crack of dawn and also study Eng from this time on. As little things can change in a heartbeat, I should be ready for that small change, shouldn’t I? HAPPY HOLIDAY, Tr…
Ms. Rebecca, I love your classes! I learn a lot with you! Congratulations.
All the Envid Team is fantastic.
Wish you all the best,
Josef
Hello, Rebecca thank you for your insightful lessons. I used to be behind times with respect to my English expressions. However, I have decided to work around the lock to take your teachings. As we speak I am currently trying to put into practice what I have learned so far. It’s already midnight and I feel like catching some sleep. At the crack of dawn, I will continue where I left off.
Thanks a lot Rebecca🥺
Thanks madam Rebecca
T Thank you.I enjoy studying with you.
Thanks 😊
woow it was wonderful lesson
thanks you so much
Got 10/10 nice lesson, thank you Rebecca.
Thank you Rebecca . you are the best teacher !!
I have done the quiz. Where can i see the score and answer?
it’s an awesome teacher for English speaking and learning
It was amazing. class
Many thanks for all what you have done, I am enjoying your lessons