Out of time Meaning in English
expression
OWT-uhv-TIME
OWT-ov-TIME
Definition
Having no time left to do something, usually because a deadline or limit has been reached.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and common in spoken English, especially in time-sensitive situations. Used at the end of a timed activity, tests, games, or meetings. Can express urgency or regret. Not to be confused with 'out of date' (expired or old).
Spanish: sin tiempo - se acabó el tiempoPortuguese (BR): sem tempo - o tempo acabouPortuguese (PT): sem tempo - o tempo acabouChinese (Simplified): 没时间 - 没有时间Chinese (Traditional): 沒時間 - 沒有時間Hindi: समय समाप्त - समय खत्मArabic: نفد الوقت - بلا وقتBengali: সময় নেই - সময় ফুরিয়ে গেছেRussian: время вышло - нет времениJapanese: 時間切れ - 時間がないVietnamese: hết thời gian - không còn thời gianKorean: 시간이 다 됐다 - 시간이 없다Turkish: zaman bitti - süremiz dolduUrdu: وقت ختم ہوگیا - وقت نہیں بچاIndonesian: kehabisan waktu - sudah tidak ada waktu
Example Sentences
I'm sorry, but we are out of time.
basic
The test ended and I was out of time.
basic
We are out of time, please finish up.
basic
I wanted to explain more, but I was out of time.
natural
Let's move to the next topic—looks like we're out of time.
natural
She didn't finish her answer because she ran out of time.
natural