Match these time expressions to the definitions below.
1 ahead of one’s time
2 all in good time
3 behind the times
4 for the time being
5 from time to time
6 time and again
__ in due course
__ at the present time
__ occasionally
__ not up-to-date with changes
__ too progressive to be accepted at the time
__ repeatedly
Complete these sentences with an appropriate time expression:
1 I’ve told him _______________________ to back up his work, but he doesn’t learn.
2 Bill Gates was ____________________ – he imagined things that nobody thought possible.
3 If we leave now we’ll arrive _____________________ for the meeting. I don’t want to be late.
4 “I want a pay rise.” “____________________ – you’ve only been with the company six months.”
5 That company is really ______________________ – they haven’t even got computers!
6 We’ll try to find a replacement for Mark, but ___________________, can you cover his position?
7 “Do you drink?” “Not much, but ______________________.”
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