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ON ALTERNATE DAYS / MONTHS / WEEKENDS
The ferry service will initially run on alternate days, increasing eventually to daily sailings.
John has to work on alternate Sundays.
(EVERY) ONCE IN A WHILE
I still see Ken once in a while.
Make sure you take a break every once in a while.
AT THE TIME
It seemed like a good idea at the time.
(EVERY) NOW AND THEN
Now and then I receive letters from my former students.
She comes to London every now and then.
AS (OF) YET
A deal is still being worked out, but as yet nothing is finalized.
Police stated that there have been no arrests made as yet.
The report remains unfinished as of yet.
PLAY FOR TIME
‘I just have to make a phone call first,’ she said, playing for time.
OVER TIME
Things will get better over time.
SPARE TIME / MINUTES
I'd love to have a break, but I can't spare the time just now.
Surely you can spare me a few minutes?
IN THE LONG RUN / TERM
Cutting jobs could be more expensive in the long run if we have to hire freelancers.
BEFORE LONG
She joined the company in 1995, and before long she was promoted to sales manager.
LONG BEFORE
I knew her long before she became famous.
AT THE LATEST
He said he’d be here by 10.00 at the latest.
FROM (a particular time) ONWARDS / FORTH
They lived there from the 1980s onwards.
I'm usually at home from five o'clock onwards.
LATER ON
What are you doing later on this evening?
Much later on, she realized what he had meant.
I’ll come and see you later on.
TAKE YOUR TIME
There's no rush—take your time.
FOR THE TIME BEING
You’ll have to stay here for the time being.
You can leave your suitcase here for the time being.
AT A MOMENT'S NOTICE
You must be ready to leave at a moment's notice.
We can't be expected to just drop everything and leave at a moment's notice.
AT LENGHT
‘I'm still not sure,’ he said at length.
AT THE END
What will happen at the end of Game of thrones?
IN THE END
In the end, we decided not to buy it.
IN THOSE DAYS
Most people married young in those days.
AT ONE TIME
At one time, that kind of thing would have made me really angry.
THE LATEST
Have you heard the latest? He’s getting a divorce.
IN 100 YEARS' TIME
IN 7 DAYS
RECENTLY
She only recently discovered the truth.
He’s been back to America fairly recently.
Recently, though, she seems to have run out of energy.
A LONG TIME AGO
Her parents died a long time ago.
FOR A LONG TIME
I haven't seen her for a long time.
NOWADAYS
Lots of people get divorced nowadays.
THESE DAYS
Children grow up much more quickly these days.
AHEAD OF TIME
The plane touched down about half an hour ahead of time.
BEHIND TIME
She was behind time and had to rush.
IN NO TIME
That test was so easy, I was done in no time.
IN NO TIME
We'll be home in no time.
AT TIMES
At times, I wish I didn't have to go to school.
TIME AFTER TIME
= TIME AND AGAIN
Time after time I’ve told him not to touch my computer.
