Meaning of 'The sands of time'
What does the saying 'The sands of time' mean?
Idiom: The sands of time
Meaning:
The sands of time is an idiom meaning that time runs out either through something reaching an end or through a person's death. It comes from the sand used in hourglasses, an ancient way of measuring time.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Time |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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