Example: Beat the clock

Problem: We managed to beat the clock and submit the report on time.

Solution:

1. We finished the report before the deadline.

Example: Around the clock

Problem: Doctors worked around the clock to save the patient.

Solution:

1. Doctors worked all day and all night to save the patient.

Example: Call it a day

Problem: Let's call it a day and finish the rest tomorrow.

Solution:

1. Let's stop working for today.

Example: In the nick of time

Problem: They arrived in the nick of time for the meeting.

Solution:

1. They arrived just in time for the meeting.

Example: Time flies

Problem: Time flies when you're having fun.

Solution:

1. Time passes quickly when you're having fun.

Example: Once in a blue moon

Problem: He visits us once in a blue moon.

Solution:

1. He visits us very rarely.

Example: Behind the times

Problem: His ideas are a bit behind the times.

Solution:

1. His ideas are old-fashioned.

Example: Kill time

Problem: We played cards to kill time before the train arrived.

Solution:

1. We played cards to pass the time while waiting for the train.

Example: Pressed for time

Problem: I'm a bit pressed for time, so let's be quick.

Solution:

1. I don't have much time, so let's be quick.

Example: Better late than never

Problem: He finally finished the project—better late than never!

Solution:

1. He finished the project late, but at least he finished it.