now

every now and again/then

sometimes. Every now and then I go to town and spend loads of money.

See also: again, every, then

It's now or never.

something that you say which means that you must do something immediately because you will not get another opportunity. As she was leaving I thought, it's now or never. So I just went up to her and asked her out.

See also: it's, never

Now you're talking!

something that you say when someone makes a better suggestion or offer than one that they made before. 'Or we could go out for dinner if you prefer.' 'Now you're talking!'

See also: talk, you're

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(right) here and now

in this place at this time. People will remember us because we're going to make a deal, not tomorrow or next week but right here and now.

then and there

See also: here

the here and now

the present. Jazz and hip-hop and gospel talk about the here and now in a way that everyone can understand.

See also: here

just now

a short time ago. I came from a meeting just now where the governor said he would veto the proposed law.

See also: just

(every) now and then

sometimes. We still meet for lunch now and then, but not as often as we used to. Every now and then I'll take the kids to the playground.

every so often

(every) once in a while

See also: then

(it's) now or never

you should do something immediately because you may not get another opportunity. Olympic athletes only get a chance to compete every four years, so it's now or never for me.

See also: never

now you're talking

you have finally had a good idea. "Would you like pizza for dinner?" "Now you're talking!"

See also: talk, you're