it's about time
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"I think it's about time they went through his information, since he was actually Epstein's friend," she said.
From BBC
“Got yourself a bodyguard? It’s about time.”
From Literature
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It’s about time that the spice’s versatility is also appreciated in the culinary scene nationwide.
From Salon
She said: "It's about time we held them to account and said 'what are you showing our children?'"
From BBC
Naturally, it’s about time that he delivered a full-length project of his own.
From Los Angeles Times
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