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In the nick of time
Jul 14th
In the nick of time
= Just in time = almost too late for something, with no time to spare.
- We arrived at the airport and boarded our plane in the nick of time.
- I finished the last question in the test in the nick of time
nick = a small cut (or piece More >
To lose track of time
Jul 7th
To lose track of time
= to forget the time and sometimes be late for something because of it. This is usually because you are so busy or involved in what you are currently doing.
- Sorry I’m late! I completely lost track of time.
- You should remind Sally to be punctual, she More >
