 16 common English collocations with the word time from espressoenglish.net 1. Spend time. This means to pass your time doing some activity. For example, I spend a lot of time studying English. 2. Waste time. To do something that is not a good use of time. For example, stop wasting time playing computer games and get to work. 3. Make time for. To create time in a busy schedule. I need to make time for exercise. Maybe I can go to the gym before work. 4. Save time. When something helps you get extra time because it's efficient. Shopping online saves me time because I don't have to wait in line at the store. 5. Free time or spare time is time when you have no obligations and you can do what you want. In my free time, I enjoy reading, painting and cooking. 6. Have time. Be available to do something. I'd like to take violin lessons, but I don't have enough time. 7. Kill time or pass the time. Do something to make the time pass faster while waiting. Let's bring some magazines to help pass the time on the flight. 8. Take your time. This phrase means you can use as much time as you want. You don't have to go fast. 9. I like all these computers. I'm not sure which one to buy. That's okay. Take your time. 9. On time. On schedule. At the right time. It's important to arrive on time for a job interview. 10. Just in time. At the perfect time soon before something else happens. Hi Henry, have a seat. You got here just in time for dinner. 11. Have a hard time or have a rough time. This means something difficult or a difficult period in life. 12. I'm having a hard time solving this math problem. Could you help me? 12. It's about time. This expression means finally. It's about time they fixed the air conditioner. It's been broken for three years. 13. Pressed for time. In a rush. In a hurry. Sorry, I can't talk at the moment. I'm pressed for time. Can I call you back later? 14. Run out of time. This means to have no more time before the limit. 15. Stall for time. Delay. My son didn't want to go to bed, so he tried to stall for time by asking me to read him another bedtime story. 16. Take time off. Not go to work. I'm taking some time off in July to go camping with my family. Thanks for watching English Tips from Espresso English. If you liked this video, please share it.