Time is money

usgb
proverb

The time spent on something could have been used to earn money, so wasting time is like losing money.

We can't afford to spend too much time discussing this point, time is money and we have other issues to address.
Visual representation of "time is money" - The time spent on something could have been used to earn money, so wasting time is like losing money.

Often appears as...

  • time is money
  • remember!

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Idiomatic

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Professional Urgency

Used to emphasize the importance of time management in business or work settings.

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We need to finalize this deal quickly; remember, time is money.
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Opportunity Cost

Suggests that time could be spent on opportunities to earn or achieve something.

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Don't spend hours on social media; time is money that could be invested elsewhere.
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Efficiency Reminder

Encourages quick and effective work to avoid wasting valuable time.

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Speed up the assembly line; time is money, and we can't fall behind schedule.
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