T-minus
T-minus
Used to introduce a certain amount of time left before something starts or some event takes place. Traditionally used in the countdowns to space launches. OK everyone, T-minus 30 minutes! I repeat, our show starts in 30 minutes! A: "Attention, attention. Evacuate immediately. T-minute two hours before the reactor reaches critical mass." B: "Oh my god, we've all got to get out of here!"
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- a little goes a long way
- come in
- come in a certain position
- come on in
- a cold day in Hell
- damn well
- as one does
- be (flat) on (one's) back
- count in
- (Is) that everything?