crack of dawn

What does crack of dawn mean?   Idiom Meaning: very early in the morning   Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows:   Seinfeld “The Caddy” (1996) Time of Scene: 00:03:40 George Costanza: See, Steinbrenner is like the first guy in at the crack of dawn. He sees […]

 

 

like clockwork

What does like clockwork mean?   Idiom Meaning: precise or timely with no delay   Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows:   Hello, Dolly! (1969) Time of Scene: 00:27:00 Dolly Levi: Not acquaintances, Mr. Kemper. Friends. Dear friends from days gone by. My late husband Ephraim Levi […]

 

 

time flies

What does time flies mean?   Idiom Meaning: time goes quickly   Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows:   Grey’s Anatomy “Time Has Come Today” (2006) Time of Scene: n/a Dr. Meredith Grey: Time flies. Time waits for no man. Time heals all wounds. All any of […]

 

 

yesterday’s news

What does yesterday’s news mean?   Idiom Meaning: something that is no longer interesting   Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows:   The Shootist (1976) Time of Scene: 00:36:00 Pulford confidante: Pulford, J.B. Books over at Mrs. Rogers’… Jack Pulford: …is yesterday’s news. Pulford confidante: Yeah, but […]

 

 

now or never

What does now or never mean?   Idiom Meaning: last chance to do something   Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows:   Old School (2003) Time of Scene: 00:06:30 Frank: Hey, I just want to thank you one last time for being here. It’s the best day […]

 

 

beat around the bush

What does beat around the bush mean?   Idiom Meaning: delay or avoid talking about something   Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows:   Fear (1996) Time of Scene: n/a Steve Walker: David, I don’t want to beat around the bush. I came to tell you that you’re […]

 

 

until hell freezes over

What does until hell freezes over mean?   Idiom Meaning: forever or for a very long time   Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows:   Peaky Blinders “Heathens” (2017) Time of Scene: N/A Aunt Polly: I never thought my high fucking heels from Paris would be stepping […]

 

 

quality time

What does quality time mean?   Idiom Meaning: time spent with friends, family, or loved ones   Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows:   Nice Guy Johnny (2010) Time of Scene: ~00:07:50 Johnny Rizzo: I know what you’re trying to do, Uncle Terry, and I’m not interested. Okay? Uncle […]

 

 

question of time

What does question of time mean?   Idiom Meaning: an inevitability   Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows:   Life During Wartime (2010) Time of Scene: ~01:02:50 Trish: Are you seeing anyone? Mark Wiener: No, I’m more focused on China. Everything else is history. It’s just a question of […]

 

 

many moons

What does many moons mean?   Idiom Meaning: a long time   Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows:   Chastity Bites (2013) Time of Scene: ~01:21:10 Leah: Not so fast, you eurotrash hell whore. Katharine: Leah! Liz Batho: Leah. You little brat. I knew you’d make an appearance here […]