Time is up Meaning in English
expression
ˈtaɪm/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈəp
TYM-iz-UHP
tˈaɪm/ /ˈɪz/ /ˈʌp
TYM-iz-UP
Definition
This expression means that there is no more time left to finish something, often used to signal the end of a test, activity, or deadline.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in formal or semi-formal settings like exams, games, meetings, or competitions. Often said by someone in authority. Do not use to mean someone is dead (that would be 'his time is up'). Common with a sense of finality.
Spanish: se acabó el tiempo - se terminó el tiempoPortuguese (BR): o tempo acabou - acabou o tempoPortuguese (PT): o tempo acabou - acabou o tempoChinese (Simplified): 时间到了 - 时间用完了Chinese (Traditional): 時間到了 - 時間用完了Hindi: समय समाप्त हो गया - समय खत्म हो गयाArabic: انتهى الوقت - الوقت انتهىBengali: সময় শেষ - সময় ফুরিয়ে গেছেRussian: время вышлоJapanese: 時間切れVietnamese: hết giờKorean: 시간이 다 됐다Turkish: süre dolduUrdu: وقت ختم ہو گیاIndonesian: waktunya habis
Example Sentences
Time is up! Please put down your pencils.
basic
Kids, your time is up for playing video games.
basic
The teacher said our time is up for the test.
basic
Sorry, but your time is up. You need to finish now.
natural
The bell rang, and just like that, time is up.
natural
You can’t keep guessing—the time is up for answers.
natural