about time

English

Adverb

about time (not comparable)

1. Used other than as an idiom: See about, time.
2. Close to the right time.

   It's about time for the wedding to start, let's run to the church.

3. (idiomatic) Far past the desired time.

   Our food has finally arrived.

   About time too, if you ask me! We've been waiting about 45 minutes for it!

Translations

close to the right time

• Polish: najwyższy czas
• Spanish: es hora, al fin (es)

• Swedish: dags (sv)

far past the desired time

• Danish: på tide
• French: il était temps (fr), pas trop tôt (fr)
• Hungarian: épp ideje (hu), legfőbb ideje (hu)

• Spanish: ya era hora (es)
• Swedish: på tiden

See also

• at last
• it's about time