It's time we should be going Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɪts/, /ɪts/ /ˈtaɪm/ /ˈwi/ /ˈʃʊd/ /ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈɡoʊɪn/, /ˈɡoʊɪŋ

ITS TYME wee SHUUD bee GOH-in

UK

ɪts/ /tˈaɪm/ /wˈiː/ /ʃˈʊd/ /bˈiː/ /ɡˈəʊɪŋ

its TYME wee SHUUD bee GOH-ing

Definition

This phrase means it is an appropriate moment to leave or depart, often used to politely signal that you or your group should go.

Usage & Nuances

Used in polite conversation to suggest leaving, often towards the end of a visit or event. Slightly formal; less direct than 'let's go'. Common in group situations. Can be shortened to 'It's time to go.' Avoid using with strangers unless context warrants politeness.

• Spanish: es hora de que nos vayamos
• Portuguese (BR): está na hora de irmos
• Portuguese (PT): está na hora de irmos
• Chinese (Simplified): 我们该走了
• Chinese (Traditional): 我們該走了
• Hindi: हमें अब चलना चाहिए
• Arabic: حان الوقت أن نرحل
• Bengali: এখন আমাদের যাওয়ার সময় হয়েছে - আমাদের চলে যেতে হবে
• Russian: нам пора идти
• Japanese: そろそろ失礼します - そろそろ行かないと
• Vietnamese: đã đến lúc chúng ta nên đi
• Korean: 이제 가야 할 시간이에요
• Turkish: artık gitmemiz gerekiyor - gitme zamanı geldi
• Urdu: اب ہمیں جانا چاہیے
• Indonesian: sudah waktunya kita pergi

Example Sentences

It's time we should be going before it gets dark.

basic

The party is ending, so it's time we should be going.

basic

Mom said it's time we should be going.

basic

We've had a great evening, but it's time we should be going.

natural

Everyone looks tired—maybe it's time we should be going.

natural

Well, it's time we should be going. Thanks for having us!

natural