TICK EXPRESSIONS-4
29 / 05 / 2014
TICK EXPRESSIONS-4: meaning and examples
Good morning everyone. Happy Thursday!
Today we are going to look at one last expression with the word TICK.
Today's expression is: to tick away
Meaning: used to talk about the passing of time.
Example 1:
I need to get to the airport by 5:00 PM, and the minutes seem to be ticking away very quickly. I'm going to be late.
Example 2:
As time ticked away, the surgeons worked quickly to repair the walls of Jack's heart.
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Remember that tomorrow we present the Essential Weekly Vitamin for Spanish-speaking students of English.
Until then, have a great day!
Today we are going to look at one last expression with the word TICK.
Today's expression is: to tick away
Meaning: used to talk about the passing of time.
Example 1:
I need to get to the airport by 5:00 PM, and the minutes seem to be ticking away very quickly. I'm going to be late.
Example 2:
As time ticked away, the surgeons worked quickly to repair the walls of Jack's heart.
If you have any questions or comments, I hope you will share them with our readers on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ZigguratEscuelaCorporativadeIdiomas.
Remember that tomorrow we present the Essential Weekly Vitamin for Spanish-speaking students of English.
Until then, have a great day!
