high time
A point in time at which something is considered to be utterly due or even overdue to occur; well past time.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“It is high time you cleaned your messy room.”
“The roof has been leaking for months, so it is high time we called a professional to fix it.”
“Given the persistent decline in performance, it is high time the board of directors considered a fundamental shift in their long-term corporate strategy.”
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a week is a long time in politics
In politics, much change can occur in a short space of time.
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about time
Far past the desired time.
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any time now
Very soon.
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any time soon
soon
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better luck next time
Used to wish somebody hope in future success after a failure.
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bide one's time
To wait, especially for a suitable opportunity.
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borrowed time
A period of time whose precise duration is not known but which can be expected to be quite limited, and at the end of which one's situation, benefits, or opportunities will be entirely terminated.
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burn time
To waste time unnecessarily.
Last updated August 10, 2026