about time
English
Pronunciation
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Adverb
about time (not comparable)
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see about, time.
- Close to the right time.
- It's about time for the wedding to start, let's run to the church.
- (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
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far past the desired time
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Synonyms
- (far past the desired time): high time