Time is money Meaning in English
expression
ˈtaɪm/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈməni
TYME-iz-MUH-nee
tˈaɪm/ /ˈɪz/ /mˈʌni
TYME-iz-MUN-ee
Definition
This expression means that time is very valuable, like money, and should not be wasted. It is used to emphasize that using time efficiently can lead to success or profit.
Usage & Nuances
Frequently used in both business and everyday situations to stress efficiency. Slightly formal or motivational; often appears in advice or warnings. Not meant literally, but as encouragement to value time.
Spanish: el tiempo es oro - el tiempo es dineroPortuguese (BR): tempo é dinheiroPortuguese (PT): tempo é dinheiroChinese (Simplified): 时间就是金钱Chinese (Traditional): 時間就是金錢Hindi: समय पैसा हैArabic: الوقت هو المالBengali: সময় অর্থ - সময় টাকাRussian: время — деньгиJapanese: 時は金なりVietnamese: thời gian là tiền bạcKorean: 시간은 돈이다Turkish: zaman paradırUrdu: وقت پیسہ ہےIndonesian: waktu adalah uang
Example Sentences
Remember, time is money. Don't waste your afternoon.
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He works fast because he believes time is money.
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Business people say time is money to explain why delays are bad.
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Come on, let’s hurry up — time is money!
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She always reminds her team that time is money, so meetings are short.
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I can’t just sit around — you know, time is money!
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