English Expression · Intermediate
time bind
A concept relevant to family and labor, focusing on the blurring continuum between work and home
Pronunciation: say time bind
Meaning
A state of feeling overwhelmed by the competing demands of work and family life.
Example
Many modern employees experience a time bind as they struggle to balance professional demands with family life.
Many modern employees experience a time bind as they struggle to balance professional demands with family life.
Practice tips
- Practice time bind 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.