We hope everyone is enjoying using English as often as they can.
Here is our phrase for the day, " by the time ".
You can use this when talking about something that has already happened. Or what will happen if something is not done.
Example 1
By the time I realized what I wanted to do in life, it was too late.
Example 2
If you don't clean this mess by the time I get home, you'll be in trouble.