high time

noun

1. the appropriate time or past the appropriate time.

   It's high time he got out of bed.

high time

adverb

1. the latest possible time; a time that is almost too late

   it's high time you mended this shelf

noun

1. Also called: high old time. an enjoyable and exciting time

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.

Example Sentences

"It is high time for Europe to step up its game. To redouble its efforts to reduce our dependencies on China," Sejourne told EU lawmakers.

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"It is high time that health becomes an issue for formal negotiations, and we hope to see this at COP31" next year, he said.

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But it’s high time that friendship reflected the realities of a changed world.

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In his post, Zelensky also called for "action" from the West, saying: "We've heard resolute statements from Europe and America – and it's high time to turn them all into reality."

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“It is high time that this administration stops spreading misinformation about autism, and starts enacting policies that would actually benefit our community.”

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