ときをあらそう【時を争う】
この手術は時を争うThis operation is urgent.
ときをうつさず【時を移さず】
時を移さずそうしたI lost no time in doing so.／I did so without (a moment's) delay.
ときをえる【時を得る】
それは時を得た発言だったThat was a timely remark.
ときをかせぐ【時を稼ぐ】
質問を連発して時を稼いだThey gained [played for] time by asking one question after another.
ときをつくる【時を作る】
鶏が時を作るA cock crows to tell the coming of dawn.
ときをみる【時を見る】
時を見てat a favorable opportunityよい時を見て彼に忠告しようI'll wait for the right moment and give him some advice.
