English Expression · Intermediate
time to kill
The time it takes for something to kill something else
Pronunciation: say time to kill
Meaning
A period of time during which one has nothing to do and is waiting for something to happen.
Example
You are young and life is long / And there is time to kill today
You are young and life is long / And there is time to kill today
Practice tips
- Practice time to kill 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.