lose time

perdere tempo

Dedicare tempo a qualcosa di inutile o non necessario.

In inglese semplice: To spend time doing something unnecessary or unhelpful.

• Do not lose time on excuses.
• She lost time searching websites she did not need.
• We cannot lose time discussing the same question again.

Come si usa: lose time doing something (Do not lose time arguing about small details.)

Sinonimi: waste time

Contrari: save time

Espressioni comuni: lose time arguing, lose time hesitating

perdere tempo, accumulare ritardo

Impiegare più tempo del previsto per un viaggio o un compito e accumulare ritardo.

In inglese semplice: To take longer than planned and become late with a journey or task.

• We lost time in traffic.
• The builders lost time because of the heavy rain.
• Will we lose time if we take the longer route?

Come si usa: lose time on something (We lost time on the steep section of the route.)

Sinonimi: fall behind, be delayed

Contrari: gain time

Espressioni comuni: lose time travelling, lose time waiting

rimanere indietro

Detto di un orologio, andare troppo lentamente e segnare un’ora sempre più indietro rispetto a quella giusta.

In inglese semplice: If a clock or watch does this, it gradually shows a time earlier than the correct time.

• My watch loses time.
• The kitchen clock lost time after its battery weakened.
• Does your old watch still lose time every day?

Sinonimi: run slow

Contrari: gain time

Espressioni comuni: lose time daily, lose time overnight