timing is everything

timing is everything

The success of something is often related to when it happens. You shouldn't start a new business during an economic recession—timing is everything. Timing is everything in relationships. I love Renee, but I want to get married, and she just isn't ready to settle down yet.
See also: everything, timing
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • make a joke of (something)
  • make a joke of something
  • get the better of
  • get the better of (someone or something)
  • get the better of somebody/something
  • have the better of (someone or something)
  • embarrassed about (something)
  • happen
  • predicate (something) on (something else)
  • predicate on