I think it's time you take a rest vs I think it's time you took a rest

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I think it's time you take a rest' is in the present tense, suggesting that the person should take a rest now. 'I think it's time you took a rest' is in the past tense, implying that the person should have taken a rest earlier. The choice between the two depends on whether you are referring to a current or past situation.

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I think it's time you take a rest

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It is in the present tense, suggesting that the person should take a rest now.

This phrase is used when you want to suggest that someone should rest at the present moment.

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Tray, I think it's time you take a risk.
Tray, I think it's time you take a risk.
Mr. Beale, I think it's time for you to take a little field trip.
Okay? And now I think it's time for you to take a tubbie.
Mr. Beale, I think it's time for you to take a little field trip.
Dr. Shepherd, I really think it's time for you to take a break.
I think... it's time for you to take a nice, long vacation.
I think it's time to take a break.
I think it's time to take a vote on armed security.
I think it's time to take a break.
I think it's time to take a break.
(Lawyer) I think it's time to take a decision.
You know, I think it's time to take a break.
I think it's time we take a guided tour of the crime scene.
I think it's time we take your training wheels off.
Maybe it's time you take a look at what got you to this point.
Maybe it's time you take a look at what got you to this point...
I think it's time I take the lead on a case.
I think it's time we take back our town.
I think it's time to take your harem on the road.

Alternatives:

I think it's time for you to take a rest.

I think it's time you took a rest

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It is in the past tense, implying that the person should have taken a rest earlier.

This phrase is used when you want to suggest that someone should have rested at a past moment.

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She says, "darling, I Think it's time you took a rest."
I think it's time you took that walk.
I think it's time you took Amber's room.
Look here, I think it's time you took me to my embassy.
I think it's time you took your pill, mate!
I think it's time we took a stroll through primeval history.
I think it's time she took a real risk.
But I think it's time we took a look at those moles.
Maybe it's time you took a walk.
Perhaps it's time you took a wife.
It's time you took a hard look at your life.
I think it's time we took the kids home.
I think it's time we took care of that little problem.
I think it's time we took you home.
It's time you took my advice.
And I think it's time we took advantage of this beautiful people's conspiracy.
I say it's time you took Nick out.
No, it's time you took a rest
And we got to work together for a while, and I think that the time you took off was really important, and I think the music is just better than ever.
I'VE NEVER REALLY BROUGHT A MAN INTO THIS, BUT I THINK IT'S TIME I TOOK THE RISK.

Alternatives:

I think it's time for you to have taken a rest.

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I think it's time you take a rest vs I think it's time you took a rest