about time

1. Long past the right time; also, approximately the right time. Thus, It's about time you went to bed can mean either that you should have gone to bed much earlier (often stated with emphasis on the word time), or that now is the appropriate time for you to retire. [Early 1900s] For a synonym, see high time.

Example Sentences

Ms. Twenge approves of such flexibility: “It makes sense to give an occasional extension for homework. But if it’s every night, you should probably have a discussion about time management with your kid.”

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"It was about time, wasn't it? We've got big expectations," said manager Thomas Frank.

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Isn’t it about time all women did?

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It’s about time, and thank you very much.

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Shadow education secretary Laura Trott said: "Behaviour and attendance are two of the biggest challenges facing schools and it's about time the government acted."

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