high time

high time

The appropriate time (that something happen). Thank you for a lovely meal, but it's high time for us to start heading home. It is high time that someone gives him the punishment he deserves!
See also: high, time
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

high time

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.
See also: high, time
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

high time

The appropriate or urgent time: It's high time that you started working.
See also: high, time
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • it is high time
  • it is high time that
  • it's high time
  • have a high opinion of (someone or something)
  • near and dear to (one)
  • be as high as a kite
  • set (one's) sights high
  • set your sights high/low
  • the heat is on
  • ride high
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The continuing blockade of Qatar makes no sense and it is high time that Saudi Arabia and the UAE began a climb down, the London-based Financial Times newspaper has opined.
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He said it was high time that the USA stops targeting the Sudan and overcome all that hinder the smooth relations between the two sides, in preparation for a mutually beneficial cooperation.
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Wake up or go down
I think it's high time we take a uniform decision about what kind of content we should be allowed to watch.
Bejoy Nambiar calls for censor board changes
Judge McCartan described Anglo as a "very sick bank" and while this has been known for years it was high time the justice system drew this conclusion.
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