catch (one) at a bad time Idiom, Proverb

a bad time

a lot of teasing, a rough time The class gave him a bad time about his pink shorts.

a hard time

teasing or bugging, a bad time Ken will give you a hard time about missing that free throw.

a rough time

a lot of teasing, a lot of bugging Did your friends give you a rough time about your funny haircut?

a rough time of it

a time of stress or bad luck, a tough time of it After the divorce he had a rough time of it.

a stitch in time saves nine

a small repair may prevent a large repair I believe in maintenance. A stitch in time saves nine.

a tough time of it

a time of stress or bad luck, a rough time of it When Bev left home she had a tough time of it. She had no job.

about time

nearly late, high time It's about time you got here. We've been waiting a long time.

ahead of time

early We started the meeting ahead of time so we could go home early.

all the time

continually She asks for money all the time but I don

at one time

at a time in the past At one time the man had no money but now he is very rich.

catch (one) at a bad time

To appointment or try to acquaint or assignment with addition at an contrary time, such as back they are active or preoccupied. I'll absolutely advice you with that address later—you aloof happened to bolt me at a bad time appropriate now. If Dean was grumpy, you apparently aloof bent him at a bad time.Learn more: bad, catch, time

catch someone at a bad time

to attack to allege or accord with addition at a time annoying for that person. I'm sorry. You attending busy. Did I bolt you at a bad time?Learn more: bad, catch, time

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