Time to run Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈtaɪm/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈɹən

TYME-tuh-RUN

UK

tˈaɪm/ /tˈuː/ /ɹˈʌn

TYME-too-RUN

Definition

An expression used to say it is the moment to leave quickly or to literally start running. It can be used both for actual running or when it's necessary to get away fast.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and often used when leaving or escaping quickly, sometimes playfully. Context tells if it's about actual running (exercise) or figuratively leaving. Common in movies or casual conversation.

• Spanish: hora de correr - momento de irse (figurado)
• Portuguese (BR): hora de correr - hora de ir embora (figurado)
• Portuguese (PT): hora de correr - hora de ir embora (figurado)
• Chinese (Simplified): 该跑了 - 是时候离开了(引申)
• Chinese (Traditional): 該跑了 - 是時候離開了(引申)
• Hindi: दौड़ने का समय - जाने का समय (रूपक अर्थ)
• Arabic: حان وقت الركض - حان وقت الرحيل (مجازي)
• Bengali: দৌড়ানোর সময় - পালানোর সময়
• Russian: бежать пора - время бежать
• Japanese: 走る時間 - 逃げる時間
• Vietnamese: đến lúc chạy - đến lúc rời đi
• Korean: 뛰어야 할 시간 - 도망갈 시간
• Turkish: koşma zamanı - kaçma zamanı
• Urdu: دوڑنے کا وقت - بھاگنے کا وقت
• Indonesian: đến lúc chạy - đến lúc tẩu thoát

Example Sentences

It's time to run! The race is starting.

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When the alarm rings, it's time to run to school.

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The coach said, 'Everyone, it's time to run!'

basic

Okay, it's time to run before the rain starts!

natural

Uh-oh, the teacher's coming—time to run!

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When things get weird at the party, you know it's time to run.

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