English Expression · Intermediate
time machine
A hypothetical device used to travel into the past or the future
Pronunciation: say time machine
Meaning
A hypothetical device used to travel into the past or the future.
Example
If I had a time machine / And if life was a movie scene / I'd rewind, and I'd tell me / "Ru-u-u-u-u-u-u-un"
If I had a time machine / And if life was a movie scene / I'd rewind, and I'd tell me / "Ru-u-u-u-u-u-u-un"
Practice tips
- Practice time machine 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.