high time


noun

the appropriate time or past the appropriate time: It's high time he got out of bed.

British Dictionary definitions for high time

high time
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adverb

the latest possible time; a time that is almost too late it's high time you mended this shelf

noun

Also called: high old time an enjoyable and exciting time

Idioms and Phrases with high time

high time

The appropriate time for something; also, past the appropriate time. For example, It's high time we did something about Martha's dog, or It's high time you children were in bed. The precise meaning of this term depends on the tone of voice and/or the context. For a synonym, see about time.