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Time Expressions

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  • Q1
    Which phrasal verb means to gradually reduce the size or amount of something?
    Whittle down
    Break down
    Phase out
    Carve out
    30s
  • Q2
    What phrasal verb refers to the act of working persistently on a task despite facing challenges?
    Free up
    Burning the midnight oil
    Plug away
    Get ahead of
    30s
  • Q3
    Which phrasal verb means to create or designate time for a specific activity or task?
    Carve out
    Break down
    Whittle down
    Cut to the chase
    30s
  • Q4
    What phrasal verb means to make time available by completing tasks or eliminating obligations?
    Running against the clock
    Phase out
    Free up
    Get ahead of
    30s
  • Q5
    Which phrasal verb means to gradually eliminate or discontinue something?
    Burning the midnight oil
    Break down
    Cut to the chase
    Phase out
    30s
  • Q6
    Which phrasal verb means to divide a task into smaller, more manageable parts?
    Plug away
    Break down
    Cut to the chase
    Whittle down
    30s
  • Q7
    What phrasal verb refers to the act of completing a task before a deadline or within a limited time?
    Running against the clock
    Putting the cart before the horse
    Time is of the essence
    Beat the clock
    30s
  • Q8
    Which phrasal verb means trying to complete something in a limited amount of time?
    Running against the clock
    Burning the midnight oil
    Time flies when you're having fun
    Free up
    30s
  • Q9
    Which idiomatic expression means that it is crucial to act quickly because timing is important?
    Time is of the essence
    Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today
    In the nick of time
    Cut to the chase
    30s
  • Q10
    What idiomatic expression means doing things in the wrong order; prioritizing incorrectly?
    Time flies when you're having fun
    Putting the cart before the horse
    Get ahead of
    Beat the clock
    30s

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