Father Time

ˈfɑðər taɪm

Definition

Definition of Father Time - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

mythical figure

Rare

personification of time in mythology and folklore

Rare

Father Time is often depicted with a scythe and an hourglass.
In many stories, Father Time is an old man.
Father Time is often shown as a wise figure.

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Expressions with Father Time

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Old Father Time

imaginary old man who represents the passing of time

Old Father Time is often shown with a long beard.

Expressions with father

father confessor

person who listens and advises on private matters

She considered her grandmother her father confessor.

the father of

man who has begotten a child

He is the father of two children.

father made a mint

exp.

earn a large amount of money quickly or easily

Father made a mint selling his old car.

like father, like son

exp.

son often resembles his father

John is a great cook, just like his dad. Like father, like son.

not your father's

adj.

different from traditional or old-fashioned

This is not your father's coffee shop; it has a very contemporary vibe.

sins of the father

consequences of a parent's actions affecting their children

The sins of the father were evident in the son's troubled life.

Expressions with time

about time

exp.

referring to the concept of time

We talked about time and its mysteries.

in time

adv.

without being late

She arrived in time for the meeting.

take time

require a long period to happen or be done

Good things take time to develop.

time's up

exp.

the deadline has passed, there is no more time

Time's up, please put your pencils down.

ahead of time

adv.

before the expected moment or deadline

The report was submitted ahead of time.

have the time

be available to do something

I don't have the time to meet today.

out of time

adj.

having no time left to finish something

We were out of time to submit the project.

take your time

use as much time as needed

Take your time to answer the question.

any time now

adv.

very soon, within a short time

The bus should arrive any time now.

as time goes by

adv.

gradually, events develop as months go on

As time goes by, friendships can fade or grow stronger.

Terms with Father Time included in their meaning

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paternity leave

work absence

time away from work for a father after a baby is born

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French:Père Temps, ...
German:Vater Zeit, ...
Italian:Padre Tempo, ...
Spanish:Padre Tiempo, ...
Portuguese:O Tempo, ...
Chinese:时间老人, ...
Japanese:時の翁, ...
Arabic:الأَب الزَّمَان, ...
Hebrew:אָב הַזְּמַן, ...
Russian:Старик Время, ...
Ukrainian:Батько Час, ...
Hindi:फादर टाइम, ...
Bengali:ফাদার টাইম, ...
Catalan:Pare Temps, ...
Czech:Otec čas, ...
Danish:Fader Tid, ...
Dutch:Vadertje Tijd, ...
Greek:Πατέρας Χρόνος, ...
Hungarian:Kaszás Idő, ...
Khmer:តួអង្គបុរសតំណាងឱ្យពេលវេលា ក្នុងទេវកថា និងរឿងព្រេងប្រជាប្រិយ, ...
Korean:시간의 아버지, ...
Persian:پدر زمان, ...
Polish:Ojciec Czas, ...
Portuguese (BR):O Tempo, ...
Romanian:Timpul, ...
Swedish:Fader Tid, ...
Thai:พ่อเวลา, ...
Turkish:Zaman Baba, ...
Vietnamese:Thần Thời gian, ...

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Definition of Father Time - Reverso English Dictionary

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