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about time
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used to indicate that something should have happened or been done earlier
IdiomWhat is the origin of the idiom "about time" and when to use it?
The origin of the idiom "about time" can be traced back to the Middle English period, where the word "about" was used to mean "concerning" or "regarding." The use of "about" in this manner can be seen in expressions like "about that matter" or "about this issue." In this phrase, the emphasis is on the passage of time and the feeling of it being an appropriate or overdue moment for a particular event or action. It is commonly used in informal conversations, casual writing, and even in more formal settings.
about time
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やっと！, 時間が経った！
said to show one's relief or satisfaction after an annoying wait for something that was supposed to happen a long time ago
例
Tomorrow, it will be about time to submit the project that we've been working on for months.
It's about time you start taking your health seriously and prioritize exercise.
By next month, it will be about time for us to move into our new house.
It was about time he realized the importance of saving money and started budgeting.
She tells her friend, "It's about time we visit that new restaurant everyone's been talking about."
