Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-waste-no-time
idiom
/təˌweɪst nɔʊ taɪm/
Definition
To act without delay or hesitation, to proceed immediately with an action or task.
Examples
- When the meeting ended, she decided to waste no time and got right to work on the project.
- He knew he had a deadline, so he chose to waste no time preparing for the presentation.
- After hearing the news, they wasted no time in making travel arrangements.
Meaning
This phrase emphasizes the importance of not delaying or procrastinating in order to achieve a goal or complete a task efficiently.
Synonyms
- act quickly
- get to work
- hurry up
