English Expression · Intermediate
time of asking
A repeated occurrence or event
Pronunciation: say time of asking
Meaning
An attempt or opportunity to achieve something, usually preceded by an ordinal number indicating the number of attempts made.
Example
Basel accept Swiss title at third time of asking
Basel accept Swiss title at third time of asking
Practice tips
- Practice time of asking 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.