It's about time Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪts/, /ɪts/ /əˈbaʊt/ /ˈtaɪm
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ɪts/ /ɐbˈaʊt/ /tˈaɪm
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Definition
This expression is used to say something should have happened sooner or you have been waiting a long time for it.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used to show impatience or relief. Commonly followed by a verb in the past simple ("it's about time you arrived"). Sometimes used on its own in response to delays.
Spanish: ya era horaPortuguese (BR): já era horaPortuguese (PT): já era tempoChinese (Simplified): 早该...了Chinese (Traditional): 早該...了Hindi: अब समय आ गया हैArabic: لقد حان الوقتBengali: এটা তো অনেক আগেই হওয়া উচিত ছিল - অবশেষেRussian: давно пора - наконец-тоJapanese: やっと - そろそろ～する頃だVietnamese: đã đến lúc - cuối cùng cũng đến lúcKorean: 드디어 - 이제야Turkish: artık zamanı geldi - sonundaUrdu: اب وقت آ گیا ہے - آخرکارIndonesian: sudah waktunya - akhirnya
Example Sentences
It's about time we left for the airport.
basic
Wow, it's about time you cleaned your room!
basic
It's about time we got some rain.
basic
You’re finally here! It’s about time!
natural
It's about time you apologized for what happened.
natural
After years of waiting, it's about time they built a new park.
natural