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piping times

idiom

A pleasant era.


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  1. 01

    fast times

    A period of time characterized by quickly-paced activity, especially involving extravagant or risky conduct, sexual behavior, or other exciting events.

  2. 02

    get with the times

    To become aware of modern trends, words or ideas.

  3. 03

    good times

    Referring to a specific period of time, whether the speaker’s present circumstances or a past era recalled with nostalgia, as agreeable or enjoyable, occasionally with an ironic connotation.

  4. 04

    keep up with the times

    To change one's ideas, views or way of living in order to stay current or modern.

  5. 05

    nine times out of ten

    Very often, mostly, most of the time.

  6. 06

    piping hot

    Very hot.

  7. 07

    piping times of peace

    A time of peace and goodness.

  8. 08

    sign of the times

    Something that is symbolic of an era.

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