time to run

(it's) time to run

It is time to leave. Time to run, Tom. We don't want to miss our flight. A: "Would you like any dessert?" B: "No, thank you. I think it's about time to run."
See also: run, time
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

(It's) time to run.

 and (It's) time to move along.; (It's) time to push along.; (It's) time to push off.; (It's) time to split.
Inf. an announcement of one's desire or need to depart. (See also (I) have to shove off and (It's) time to hit the road for an illustration of other possible variations.) Andy: Time to push off. I've got to get home. Henry: See you, dude. John: It's time to split. I've got to go. Sue: Okay. See you tomorrow.
See also: run, time
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • (it's) time to run
  • (it's) time to hit the road
  • (it's) time to push along
  • (it's) time to go
  • (it's) time to cruise
  • (it's) time to split
  • any time means no time
  • (it's) time to move along
  • anytime
  • (it's) (a)bout time
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