time is up

Idioms  

1. The period of time allowed for something is ended, as in Turn in your papers, students; time is up. This idiom uses up in the sense of “completed” or “expired,” a usage dating from about 1400.

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Example Sentences

One woman, Francesca Missana, told AFP news agency that the Olympic Games were "no longer sustainable from an environmental or a social point of view, their time is up".

From BBC

"The Games are no longer sustainable from an environmental or a social point of view, their time is up," 29-year-old protester Francesca Missana told AFP.

From Barron's

How much of the lyrics were understood by the Vietnamese at the time is up for debate, although the title and upbeat sound may have contributed to its popularity as a new year’s anthem.

From Salon

We have had callers on 6-0-6 suggesting his time is up at Turf Moor, but I think that is harsh because they have still been competitive despite all those defeats.

From BBC

Already, some are asking if the Frenchman's time is up.

From BBC