04/06/2026
12 Time Expressions You're Probably Using Wrong (And What to Say Instead)
Here are some time-related expressions that many English learners misuse. Let's learn the correct forms.
1. I saw him the upper week. โ
I saw him two weeks ago. โ
๐ "Upper week" is not standard English.
2. The time is running. โ
The time is far spent. โ
We are running out of time. โ
๐ "The time is running" is not idiomatic.
3. Let's see next tomorrow. โ
Let's see the day after tomorrow. โ
๐ English does not use "next tomorrow."
4. I called you severally yesterday. โ
I called you several times yesterday. โ
๐ "Severally" means individually, not repeatedly.
5. It has been a while we see. โ
It has been a while since we saw each other. โ
๐ Use "since" after "a while."
6. I will come now-now. โ
I will come right away. โ
I will come shortly. โ
๐ Use standard English alternatives.
7. Time has gone. โ
Time has passed. โ
Time is up. โ
๐ "Passed" is the correct verb.
8. I have been waiting since. โ
I've been waiting for a long time. โ
I've been waiting since morning. โ
๐ "Since" must be followed by a specific time.
9. I haven't seen him since two days now. โ
I haven't seen him for two days now. โ
๐ Use "for" with a duration.
10. Let's meet in the night. โ
Let's meet at night. โ
Let's meet tonight. โ
๐ Use "at night."
11. I'll see you early morning tomorrow. โ
I'll see you early tomorrow morning. โ
๐ This is the natural word order.
12. I will send it to you at 8:00 AM tomorrow morning. โ
I will send it to you at 8 AM tomorrow. โ
๐ "Tomorrow morning" is redundant.
Which of these stood out to you? Share your thoughts in the comments.
Osinachi Adaeze
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