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high time

noun

the appropriate time or past the appropriate time:
It's high time he got out of bed.

high time

adverb

the latest possible time; a time that is almost too late
it's high time you mended this shelf

noun

Also calledhigh old time an enjoyable and exciting time

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Idioms and Phrases

The appropriate time for something; also, past the appropriate time. For example, It's high time we did something about Martha's dog , or It's high time you children were in bed . The precise meaning of this term depends on the tone of voice and/or the context. For a synonym, see about time .

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While there have been at least three pontiffs from Africa, the last - Pope Gelasius I - died more than 1,500 years ago - many would argue it is high time for another.

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It is high time Congress and the courts put an end to all of these power grabs.

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Drivers must report if they hit animals such as dogs, horses and sheep and Ms Watson said: "It's high time we extend the same legal protections to our feline companions as well."

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"I think its high time the incentives are evenly distributed," she adds.

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In pro sports, you go through high times and low times and hope everyone stays healthy.

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