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Time is a universal concept that transcends cultural boundaries, yet it influences our lives in diverse ways. Cultures around the world have their own unique approaches to time management, from the punctuality of the Swiss to the relaxed "mañana" attitude in some Latin American countries. The philosopher Saint Augustine wisely noted, "What, then, is time? If no one asks me, I know what it is. If I wish to explain it to him who asks, I do not know." This quote reflects the elusive and complex nature of time that has intrigued scholars for centuries. Now, a time-related joke: Why did the scarecrow become a successful timekeeper?
Because he was outstanding in his field!
What time is the game?
What time is it? 🕐
It's one o'clock.
2:20
A: What time is it?
B: It's two-twenty. OR
It's twenty after two.
Talking about the time
What time is it?
It’s . . . o’clock (in the morning/ . . . ).
It’s . . . after . . .
It’s a quarter after . . .
It’s . . . -thirty.
It’s a quarter to . . .
It’s . . . to . . .
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at night
in the afternoon
in the evening
in the morning
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6:00 a.m./6:00 p.m.
midnight
noon
a quarter after (six)
a quarter to (six)
Other
almost
(right) now
there
why
World time
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