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it's high time vs It's about time

Both phrases, 'it's high time' and 'it's about time,' are correct and commonly used in English. They are interchangeable and convey the same meaning of indicating that something should have happened already.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 973 views

it's high time

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that something should have happened already.

This phrase is used to express that something should have happened a long time ago and that it is now the appropriate time for it to occur.

Examples:

It's high time you started taking your studies seriously.
It's high time we left for the airport if we want to catch our flight.
It's high time we addressed this issue before it gets out of hand.

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You know, my little white hunter, it's high time I was on my way anyhow.
It's high time they made a move on.
I think it's high time we met.
My parents hold one every year, and I think it's high time that I invited someone.
She's 17, she's an orphan... and it's high time she was married.
It's high time we attacked.
So I think it's high time that you got back in the saddle.
And I think it's high time you do the same.
I think it's high time you put an end to this little game of yours.
I think it's high time we separate the science from the science fiction.
I think that it's high time the Brigadier and I had a talk to the top man.
I think it's high time for a new country.
Look, Den, you've had your fun, I think it's high time you put an end to this little game of yours.
Then I guess it's high time we teach them a lesson, wouldn't you say?
It's high time to accept the fact that a woman might not just be your co-worker.
It's high time he learned a thing or two about rangering.
And it's high time you met yours.
Mandrill, it's high time.
Then it's high time that you learned.
I think it's high time I had a little talk with my idol.

Alternatives:

It's about time
It's past time
It's time
It's long overdue
It's well past the time

It's about time

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that something should have happened already.

This phrase is used to express that something should have happened a long time ago and that it is now the appropriate time for it to occur.

Examples:

It's about time you apologized for your behavior.
It's about time we upgraded our computer systems.
It's about time we had a serious conversation about our relationship.

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It's about time you let me out.
It's about time we had a family discussion.
It's about time we found out what's underneath.
It's about time they nailed that little psychopath.
It's about time somebody did.
It's about time his parents did something.
It's about time we saw some action.
It's about time you got this trash off the street.
It's about time Earth Central sent us a telepath.
It's about time they carried their weight.
It's about time for another.
It's about time to finish it.
It's about time you said something bright.
It's about time I heard some words of appreciation.
It's about time we heard those words, but your sincerity seems questionable.
It's about time you come home.
It's about time I showed a little courage.
It's about time I had some supernatural powers.
It's about time you started to fight for your husband.
It's about time you arrived, Picard.

Alternatives:

It's high time
It's past time
It's time
It's long overdue
It's well past the time

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