English Expression · Intermediate
lose time
To run slow and not keep accurate time
Pronunciation: say lose time
Meaning
To run slow and not keep accurate time.
Example
On the third day the train lost time more and more. She raged with painful impatience. No good, at every station the train sat longer.
On the third day the train lost time more and more. She raged with painful impatience. No good, at every station the train sat longer.
Practice tips
- Practice lose 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.