English Expression · Intermediate
junk time
Synonym of garbage time
Pronunciation: say junk time
Meaning
The final minutes of a sports game when the outcome is already decided and the winning team plays less competitively.
Example
The game was already decided, so the coach put in the substitutes during junk time.
The game was already decided, so the coach put in the substitutes during junk time.
Practice tips
- Practice junk time out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.