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Qualities - Time & Timeliness

Master English proverbs regarding time and timeliness, like "punctuality is the soul of business" and "delays are dangerous".

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used to warn that procrastination or putting off important tasks or decisions can lead to negative consequences and missed opportunities

Ex: The student kept procrastinating on their assignments and projects , and eventually learned the hard way delays are dangerous when they failed their exams .
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used to imply that negative experiences, such as sorrow or hardship, can make time feel slow and endless, while positive experiences, like joy or happiness, can make time seem to fly by

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used to imply that being productive and busy makes time seem to pass quickly, while being idle and unproductive can make time seem to drag on

Ex: John believed all days are short to industry and long to idleness, so he made sure to keep himself busy with productive tasks .
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used to imply that a task or action was accomplished immediately after it was suggested or requested

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used to suggest that being on time and meeting deadlines is essential for the success of any business or professional endeavor

Ex: The CEO emphasized the importance of punctuality in their company , stating punctuality is the soul of business.
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used to imply that there is no better time to act or do something than the present moment

Ex: She thought about postponing the decision , there is no time like the present.
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used to emphasize that time and opportunities will not wait for anyone, and that once they have passed, they cannot be regained

Ex: The entrepreneur knew time and tide wait for no man, so she took advantage of every opportunity to grow her business .
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used to implt that time is a valuable and limited resource that should be used wisely and not taken for granted, as once it has passed, it cannot be regained

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used to emphasize that time is a valuable and limited resource that should be used wisely and efficiently

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used to suggest that those who start early and work hard are more likely to be successful and not need to rely on others for help

Ex: The successful businessman understood the importance of the saying the early man never borrows from the late man' , and always started his projects early to avoid delays and setbacks .
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used to suggest there are appropriate times to express oneself and times to refrain from speaking

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used to imply that the person who starts their day or task early will have an advantage over those who start later or procrastinate

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