Lost/ wasted no time (in doing something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "lost/ wasted no time (in doing something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Rachel Chau calendar 2021-08-15 08:08

Meaning of Lost/ wasted no time (in doing something) (redirected from lose/waste no time (in doing something) )

Lose/waste no time (in doing something) phrase

To do something immediately, without any delay

They waste no time in reaching an agreement.

The kid rolled up in the blanket and lost no time in falling asleep.

We must lose no time in finding the kidnapper.

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many moons ago

a long time ago

echo down/through the ages

To remain influential in a particular situation or a particular group of people for a long time

time's a-wastin'

Time is running out.

anytime soon

This expression means something will occur in the near future.

blind man's holiday

 Blind man's holiday is the time between daylight and darkness when people cannot work because it is too dark to see.

Grammar and Usage of Lose/waste no time (in doing something)

Verb Forms

  • loses/ wastes no time (in doing something)
  • losing/ wasting no time (in doing something)
  • lost/ wasted no time (in doing something)

The verb "lose/ waste" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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A problem or difficult circumstance

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